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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,055.34, 1,036,599.45 and 185,616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,055.34, 1,036,599.45 and 185,616.96 is: 278,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,055.34 : 1,036,599.45 = 185,616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,055.34/1,036,599.45 = 185,616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,055.34x = 1,036,599.45 × 185,616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,055.34x = 192,410,438,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,410,438,646.67/691,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,429.86

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