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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,435.16, 1,029,637.86 and 187,799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,435.16, 1,029,637.86 and 187,799.16 is: 281,694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,435.16 : 1,029,637.86 = 187,799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,435.16/1,029,637.86 = 187,799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,435.16x = 1,029,637.86 × 187,799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,435.16x = 193,365,125,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,365,125,212.20/686,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,694.67

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