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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,141.80, 1,036,642.62 and 185,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,141.80, 1,036,642.62 and 185,637.11 is: 278,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,141.80 : 1,036,642.62 = 185,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,141.80/1,036,642.62 = 185,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,141.80x = 1,036,642.62 × 185,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,141.80x = 192,439,340,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,439,340,079.63/691,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,436.84

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