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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,614.28, 1,032,980.94 and 189,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,614.28, 1,032,980.94 and 189,978.28 is: 284,983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,614.28 : 1,032,980.94 = 189,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,614.28/1,032,980.94 = 189,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,614.28x = 1,032,980.94 × 189,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,614.28x = 196,243,942,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,243,942,253.98/688,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,983.84

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