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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,743.82, 1,033,124.36 and 183,301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,743.82, 1,033,124.36 and 183,301.68 is: 274,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,743.82 : 1,033,124.36 = 183,301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,743.82/1,033,124.36 = 183,301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,743.82x = 1,033,124.36 × 183,301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,743.82x = 189,373,430,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,373,430,836.93/688,743.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,954.82

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