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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,868.02, 1,030,351.24 and 181,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,868.02, 1,030,351.24 and 181,423.98 is: 272,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,868.02 : 1,030,351.24 = 181,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,868.02/1,030,351.24 = 181,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,868.02x = 1,030,351.24 × 181,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,868.02x = 186,930,422,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,930,422,758.74/686,868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,148.97

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