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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,564.95, 1,032,765.26 and 183,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,564.95, 1,032,765.26 and 183,162.92 is: 274,722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,564.95 : 1,032,765.26 = 183,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,564.95/1,032,765.26 = 183,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,564.95x = 1,032,765.26 × 183,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,564.95x = 189,164,294,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,164,294,616.52/688,564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,722.51

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