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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,994.60, 1,025,991.90 and 185,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,994.60, 1,025,991.90 and 185,358.60 is: 278,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,994.60 : 1,025,991.90 = 185,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,994.60/1,025,991.90 = 185,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,994.60x = 1,025,991.90 × 185,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,994.60x = 190,176,422,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,176,422,195.34/683,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,037.90

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