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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,715.78, 1,033,096.99 and 183,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,715.78, 1,033,096.99 and 183,277.25 is: 274,922.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,715.78 : 1,033,096.99 = 183,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,715.78/1,033,096.99 = 183,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,715.78x = 1,033,096.99 × 183,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,715.78x = 189,343,177,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,343,177,435.03/688,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,922.08

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