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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,561.95, 1,032,760.76 and 183,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,561.95, 1,032,760.76 and 183,159.92 is: 274,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,561.95 : 1,032,760.76 = 183,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,561.95/1,032,760.76 = 183,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,561.95x = 1,032,760.76 × 183,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,561.95x = 189,160,372,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,160,372,101.14/688,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,718.01

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