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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,333.04, 1,029,484.98 and 187,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,333.04, 1,029,484.98 and 187,697.04 is: 281,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,333.04 : 1,029,484.98 = 187,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,333.04/1,029,484.98 = 187,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,333.04x = 1,029,484.98 × 187,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,333.04x = 193,231,283,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,231,283,470.46/686,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,541.57

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