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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,588.82, 1,032,800.94 and 183,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,588.82, 1,032,800.94 and 183,186.75 is: 274,758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,588.82 : 1,032,800.94 = 183,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,588.82/1,032,800.94 = 183,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,588.82x = 1,032,800.94 × 183,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,588.82x = 189,195,447,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,195,447,595.55/688,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,758.24

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