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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,868.29, 1,030,351.62 and 181,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,868.29, 1,030,351.62 and 181,424.22 is: 272,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,868.29 : 1,030,351.62 = 181,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,868.29/1,030,351.62 = 181,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,868.29x = 1,030,351.62 × 181,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,868.29x = 186,930,738,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,930,738,984.24/686,868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,149.32

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