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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,814.72, 1,030,064.64 and 188,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,814.72, 1,030,064.64 and 188,217.60 is: 282,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,814.72 : 1,030,064.64 = 188,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,814.72/1,030,064.64 = 188,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,814.72x = 1,030,064.64 × 188,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,814.72x = 193,876,294,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,876,294,385.66/686,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,283.25

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