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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,114.98, 1,036,602.43 and 185,610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,114.98, 1,036,602.43 and 185,610.29 is: 278,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,114.98 : 1,036,602.43 = 185,610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,114.98/1,036,602.43 = 185,610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,114.98x = 1,036,602.43 × 185,610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,114.98x = 192,404,071,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,404,071,999.97/691,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,396.61

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