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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,562.05, 1,037,343.07 and 186,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,562.05, 1,037,343.07 and 186,124.17 is: 279,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,562.05 : 1,037,343.07 = 186,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,562.05/1,037,343.07 = 186,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,562.05x = 1,037,343.07 × 186,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,562.05x = 193,074,617,909.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,074,617,909.00/691,562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,186.25

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