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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,026.80, 1,029,040.20 and 187,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,026.80, 1,029,040.20 and 187,390.80 is: 281,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,026.80 : 1,029,040.20 = 187,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,026.80/1,029,040.20 = 187,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,026.80x = 1,029,040.20 × 187,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,026.80x = 192,832,666,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,832,666,310.16/686,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,086.20

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