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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,743.32, 1,033,123.60 and 183,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,743.32, 1,033,123.60 and 183,301.16 is: 274,954.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,743.32 : 1,033,123.60 = 183,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,743.32/1,033,123.60 = 183,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,743.32x = 1,033,123.60 × 183,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,743.32x = 189,372,754,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,372,754,303.38/688,743.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,954.03

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