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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,765.74, 1,037,570.81 and 186,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,765.74, 1,037,570.81 and 186,364.06 is: 279,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,765.74 : 1,037,570.81 = 186,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,765.74/1,037,570.81 = 186,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,765.74x = 1,037,570.81 × 186,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,765.74x = 193,365,908,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,365,908,689.09/691,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,525.13

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