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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,611.78, 1,032,977.19 and 189,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,611.78, 1,032,977.19 and 189,975.78 is: 284,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,611.78 : 1,032,977.19 = 189,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,611.78/1,032,977.19 = 189,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,611.78x = 1,032,977.19 × 189,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,611.78x = 196,240,647,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,240,647,392.46/688,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,980.09

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