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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,701.40, 1,031,552.10 and 182,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,701.40, 1,031,552.10 and 182,261.40 is: 273,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,701.40 : 1,031,552.10 = 182,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,701.40/1,031,552.10 = 182,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,701.40x = 1,031,552.10 × 182,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,701.40x = 188,012,129,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,012,129,918.94/687,701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,392.10

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