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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,428.68, 1,046,005.11 and 191,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,428.68, 1,046,005.11 and 191,859.08 is: 287,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,428.68 : 1,046,005.11 = 191,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,428.68/1,046,005.11 = 191,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,428.68x = 1,046,005.11 × 191,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,428.68x = 200,685,572,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,685,572,849.87/697,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,750.68

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