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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,999.10, 1,025,998.65 and 185,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,999.10, 1,025,998.65 and 185,363.10 is: 278,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,999.10 : 1,025,998.65 = 185,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,999.10/1,025,998.65 = 185,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,999.10x = 1,025,998.65 × 185,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,999.10x = 190,182,290,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,182,290,359.82/683,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,044.65

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