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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,776.60, 1,031,664.90 and 189,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,776.60, 1,031,664.90 and 189,140.60 is: 283,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,776.60 : 1,031,664.90 = 189,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,776.60/1,031,664.90 = 189,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,776.60x = 1,031,664.90 × 189,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,776.60x = 195,129,718,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,129,718,184.94/687,776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,710.90

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