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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,702.62, 1,033,052.50 and 183,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,702.62, 1,033,052.50 and 183,263.57 is: 274,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,702.62 : 1,033,052.50 = 183,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,702.62/1,033,052.50 = 183,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,702.62x = 1,033,052.50 × 183,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,702.62x = 189,320,883,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,320,883,065.85/688,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,894.97

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