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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687,960.52, 1,031,946.54 and 189,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687,960.52, 1,031,946.54 and 189,351.88 is: 284,029.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687,960.52 : 1,031,946.54 = 189,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687,960.52/1,031,946.54 = 189,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687,960.52x = 1,031,946.54 × 189,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687,960.52x = 195,401,017,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,401,017,408.50/687,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,029.41

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