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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,327.24, 1,037,007.18 and 185,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,327.24, 1,037,007.18 and 185,889.16 is: 278,838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,327.24 : 1,037,007.18 = 185,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,327.24/1,037,007.18 = 185,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,327.24x = 1,037,007.18 × 185,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,327.24x = 192,768,393,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,768,393,604.17/691,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,838.13

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