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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,589.94, 1,032,802.63 and 183,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,589.94, 1,032,802.63 and 183,187.88 is: 274,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,589.94 : 1,032,802.63 = 183,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,589.94/1,032,802.63 = 183,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,589.94x = 1,032,802.63 × 183,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,589.94x = 189,196,918,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,196,918,626.14/688,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,759.92

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