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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,246.30, 1,030,869.45 and 188,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,246.30, 1,030,869.45 and 188,610.30 is: 282,915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,246.30 : 1,030,869.45 = 188,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,246.30/1,030,869.45 = 188,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,246.30x = 1,030,869.45 × 188,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,246.30x = 194,432,596,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,432,596,225.34/687,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,915.45

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