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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,166.60, 1,029,249.90 and 187,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,166.60, 1,029,249.90 and 187,530.60 is: 281,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,166.60 : 1,029,249.90 = 187,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,166.60/1,029,249.90 = 187,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,166.60x = 1,029,249.90 × 187,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,166.60x = 193,015,851,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,015,851,296.94/686,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,295.90

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