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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,019.40, 1,032,029.10 and 182,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,019.40, 1,032,029.10 and 182,579.40 is: 273,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,019.40 : 1,032,029.10 = 182,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,019.40/1,032,029.10 = 182,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,019.40x = 1,032,029.10 × 182,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,019.40x = 188,427,253,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,427,253,860.54/688,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,869.10

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