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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,083.83, 1,033,543.74 and 183,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689,083.83, 1,033,543.74 and 183,682.71 is: 275,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689,083.83 : 1,033,543.74 = 183,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689,083.83/1,033,543.74 = 183,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689,083.83x = 1,033,543.74 × 183,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689,083.83x = 189,844,114,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,844,114,148.32/689,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,502.20

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