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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,610.25, 1,032,974.91 and 189,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,610.25, 1,032,974.91 and 189,974.25 is: 284,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,610.25 : 1,032,974.91 = 189,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,610.25/1,032,974.91 = 189,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,610.25x = 1,032,974.91 × 189,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,610.25x = 196,238,633,796.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,238,633,796.07/688,610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,977.80

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