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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,973.94, 1,033,480.35 and 190,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,973.94, 1,033,480.35 and 190,337.94 is: 285,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,973.94 : 1,033,480.35 = 190,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,973.94/1,033,480.35 = 190,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,973.94x = 1,033,480.35 × 190,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,973.94x = 196,710,520,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,710,520,849.48/688,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,512.28

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