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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,801.67, 1,036,117.63 and 185,402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,801.67, 1,036,117.63 and 185,402.35 is: 278,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,801.67 : 1,036,117.63 = 185,402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,801.67/1,036,117.63 = 185,402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,801.67x = 1,036,117.63 × 185,402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,801.67x = 192,098,643,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,098,643,478.43/690,801.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,080.75

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