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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,676.59, 1,031,466.19 and 182,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,676.59, 1,031,466.19 and 182,226.38 is: 273,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,676.59 : 1,031,466.19 = 182,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,676.59/1,031,466.19 = 182,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,676.59x = 1,031,466.19 × 182,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,676.59x = 187,960,344,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,960,344,283.20/687,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,326.66

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