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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,743, 1,033,172.82 and 190,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,743, 1,033,172.82 and 190,107 is: 285,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,743 : 1,033,172.82 = 190,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,743/1,033,172.82 = 190,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,743x = 1,033,172.82 × 190,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,743x = 196,413,385,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,413,385,291.74/688,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,176.60

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