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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,065.90, 1,030,606.05 and 188,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,065.90, 1,030,606.05 and 188,429.90 is: 282,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,065.90 : 1,030,606.05 = 188,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,065.90/1,030,606.05 = 188,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,065.90x = 1,030,606.05 × 188,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,065.90x = 194,196,994,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,196,994,940.90/687,065.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,646.82

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