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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,403.44, 1,031,122.44 and 188,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,403.44, 1,031,122.44 and 188,766 is: 283,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,403.44 : 1,031,122.44 = 188,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,403.44/1,031,122.44 = 188,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,403.44x = 1,031,122.44 × 188,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,403.44x = 194,640,858,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,640,858,509.04/687,403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,153.75

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