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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,944.97, 1,031,962.95 and 182,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,944.97, 1,031,962.95 and 182,498.85 is: 273,760.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,944.97 : 1,031,962.95 = 182,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,944.97/1,031,962.95 = 182,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,944.97x = 1,031,962.95 × 182,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,944.97x = 188,332,051,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,332,051,617.61/687,944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,760.34

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