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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,369.94, 1,031,072.19 and 188,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,369.94, 1,031,072.19 and 188,732.50 is: 283,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,369.94 : 1,031,072.19 = 188,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,369.94/1,031,072.19 = 188,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,369.94x = 1,031,072.19 × 188,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,369.94x = 194,596,832,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,596,832,099.18/687,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,103.49

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