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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,001.90, 1,032,002.85 and 182,561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,001.90, 1,032,002.85 and 182,561.90 is: 273,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,001.90 : 1,032,002.85 = 182,561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,001.90/1,032,002.85 = 182,561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,001.90x = 1,032,002.85 × 182,561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,001.90x = 188,404,401,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,404,401,101.42/688,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,842.85

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