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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,205.10, 1,029,307.65 and 187,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,205.10, 1,029,307.65 and 187,569.10 is: 281,353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,205.10 : 1,029,307.65 = 187,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,205.10/1,029,307.65 = 187,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,205.10x = 1,029,307.65 × 187,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,205.10x = 193,066,309,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,066,309,533.62/686,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,353.65

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