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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,589.07, 1,032,801.31 and 183,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,589.07, 1,032,801.31 and 183,187 is: 274,758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,589.07 : 1,032,801.31 = 183,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,589.07/1,032,801.31 = 183,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,589.07x = 1,032,801.31 × 183,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,589.07x = 189,195,773,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,195,773,574.97/688,589.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,758.61

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