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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,616.28, 1,032,983.94 and 189,980.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,616.28, 1,032,983.94 and 189,980.28 is: 284,986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,616.28 : 1,032,983.94 = 189,980.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,616.28/1,032,983.94 = 189,980.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,616.28x = 1,032,983.94 × 189,980.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,616.28x = 196,246,578,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,246,578,156.70/688,616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,986.84

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