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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,569.48, 1,032,771.96 and 183,167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,569.48, 1,032,771.96 and 183,167.46 is: 274,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,569.48 : 1,032,771.96 = 183,167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,569.48/1,032,771.96 = 183,167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,569.48x = 1,032,771.96 × 183,167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,569.48x = 189,170,216,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,170,216,672.42/688,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,729.31

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