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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,994.76, 1,045,367.22 and 184,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,994.76, 1,045,367.22 and 184,663.32 is: 276,961.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,994.76 : 1,045,367.22 = 184,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,994.76/1,045,367.22 = 184,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,994.76x = 1,045,367.22 × 184,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,994.76x = 193,040,981,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,040,981,464.37/696,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,961.88

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