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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,256.04, 1,038,334.75 and 186,845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,256.04, 1,038,334.75 and 186,845.81 is: 280,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,256.04 : 1,038,334.75 = 186,845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,256.04/1,038,334.75 = 186,845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,256.04x = 1,038,334.75 × 186,845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,256.04x = 194,008,491,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,008,491,756.11/692,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,255.40

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