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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,552.40, 1,029,812.40 and 187,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,552.40, 1,029,812.40 and 187,916.40 is: 281,870.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,552.40 : 1,029,812.40 = 187,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,552.40/1,029,812.40 = 187,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,552.40x = 1,029,812.40 × 187,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,552.40x = 193,518,638,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,518,638,883.36/686,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,870.17

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