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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,002.30, 1,030,503.45 and 181,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,002.30, 1,030,503.45 and 181,562.30 is: 272,343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,002.30 : 1,030,503.45 = 181,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,002.30/1,030,503.45 = 181,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,002.30x = 1,030,503.45 × 181,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,002.30x = 187,100,576,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,100,576,539.94/687,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,343.45

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