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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,562.45, 1,032,841.61 and 183,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,562.45, 1,032,841.61 and 183,123 is: 274,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,562.45 : 1,032,841.61 = 183,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,562.45/1,032,841.61 = 183,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,562.45x = 1,032,841.61 × 183,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,562.45x = 189,137,054,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,137,054,148.03/688,562.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,683.95

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