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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,117.25, 1,036,605.80 and 185,612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,117.25, 1,036,605.80 and 185,612.54 is: 278,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,117.25 : 1,036,605.80 = 185,612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,117.25/1,036,605.80 = 185,612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,117.25x = 1,036,605.80 × 185,612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,117.25x = 192,407,030,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,407,030,797.73/691,117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,399.99

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