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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,004.40, 1,032,006.60 and 182,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,004.40, 1,032,006.60 and 182,564.40 is: 273,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,004.40 : 1,032,006.60 = 182,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,004.40/1,032,006.60 = 182,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,004.40x = 1,032,006.60 × 182,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,004.40x = 188,407,665,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,407,665,725.04/688,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,846.60

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