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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,590.82, 1,032,803.94 and 183,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,590.82, 1,032,803.94 and 183,188.75 is: 274,761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,590.82 : 1,032,803.94 = 183,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,590.82/1,032,803.94 = 183,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,590.82x = 1,032,803.94 × 183,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,590.82x = 189,198,062,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,198,062,763.68/688,590.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,761.24

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