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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,083.58, 1,033,543.36 and 183,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,083.58, 1,033,543.36 and 183,682.46 is: 275,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,083.58 : 1,033,543.36 = 183,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,083.58/1,033,543.36 = 183,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,083.58x = 1,033,543.36 × 183,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,083.58x = 189,843,786,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,843,786,881.47/689,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,501.83

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