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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,909.75, 1,036,221.66 and 185,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,909.75, 1,036,221.66 and 185,350.88 is: 277,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,909.75 : 1,036,221.66 = 185,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,909.75/1,036,221.66 = 185,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,909.75x = 1,036,221.66 × 185,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,909.75x = 192,064,599,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,064,599,146.62/690,909.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,987.97

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