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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,760.60, 1,031,640.90 and 189,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,760.60, 1,031,640.90 and 189,124.60 is: 283,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,760.60 : 1,031,640.90 = 189,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,760.60/1,031,640.90 = 189,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,760.60x = 1,031,640.90 × 189,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,760.60x = 195,108,672,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,108,672,556.14/687,760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,686.90

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