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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,607.40, 1,032,970.60 and 189,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,607.40, 1,032,970.60 and 189,971.40 is: 284,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,607.40 : 1,032,970.60 = 189,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,607.40/1,032,970.60 = 189,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,607.40x = 1,032,970.60 × 189,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,607.40x = 196,234,871,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,234,871,040.84/688,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,973.51

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