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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,589.82, 1,032,802.44 and 183,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,589.82, 1,032,802.44 and 183,187.75 is: 274,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,589.82 : 1,032,802.44 = 183,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,589.82/1,032,802.44 = 183,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,589.82x = 1,032,802.44 × 183,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,589.82x = 189,196,755,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,196,755,178.11/688,589.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,759.73

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