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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,993.76, 1,045,365.72 and 184,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,993.76, 1,045,365.72 and 184,662.32 is: 276,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,993.76 : 1,045,365.72 = 184,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,993.76/1,045,365.72 = 184,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,993.76x = 1,045,365.72 × 184,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,993.76x = 193,039,659,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,039,659,103.67/696,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,960.38

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