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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,137.80, 1,036,636.62 and 185,633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,137.80, 1,036,636.62 and 185,633.11 is: 278,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,137.80 : 1,036,636.62 = 185,633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,137.80/1,036,636.62 = 185,633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,137.80x = 1,036,636.62 × 185,633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,137.80x = 192,434,079,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,434,079,710.49/691,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,430.84

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