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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,999.80, 1,025,999.70 and 185,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,999.80, 1,025,999.70 and 185,363.80 is: 278,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,999.80 : 1,025,999.70 = 185,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,999.80/1,025,999.70 = 185,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,999.80x = 1,025,999.70 × 185,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,999.80x = 190,183,203,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,183,203,190.86/683,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,045.70

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