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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,433.18, 1,032,695.33 and 182,987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,433.18, 1,032,695.33 and 182,987.10 is: 274,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,433.18 : 1,032,695.33 = 182,987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,433.18/1,032,695.33 = 182,987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,433.18x = 1,032,695.33 × 182,987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,433.18x = 188,969,922,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,969,922,705.31/688,433.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,492.76

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