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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,326.14, 1,039,989.23 and 187,887.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693,326.14, 1,039,989.23 and 187,887.10 is: 281,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693,326.14 : 1,039,989.23 = 187,887.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693,326.14/1,039,989.23 = 187,887.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693,326.14x = 1,039,989.23 × 187,887.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693,326.14x = 195,400,555,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,400,555,671.12/693,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,830.65

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