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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,415.38, 1,038,675.60 and 186,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,415.38, 1,038,675.60 and 186,969 is: 280,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,415.38 : 1,038,675.60 = 186,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,415.38/1,038,675.60 = 186,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,415.38x = 1,038,675.60 × 186,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,415.38x = 194,200,138,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,200,138,256.40/692,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,467.68

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