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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,744.60, 1,031,616.90 and 189,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,744.60, 1,031,616.90 and 189,108.60 is: 283,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,744.60 : 1,031,616.90 = 189,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,744.60/1,031,616.90 = 189,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,744.60x = 1,031,616.90 × 189,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,744.60x = 195,087,627,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,087,627,695.34/687,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,662.90

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