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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,167.60, 1,029,251.40 and 187,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,167.60, 1,029,251.40 and 187,531.60 is: 281,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,167.60 : 1,029,251.40 = 187,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,167.60/1,029,251.40 = 187,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,167.60x = 1,029,251.40 × 187,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,167.60x = 193,017,161,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,017,161,844.24/686,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,297.40

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