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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,966.08, 1,046,824.52 and 185,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,966.08, 1,046,824.52 and 185,634.12 is: 278,418.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,966.08 : 1,046,824.52 = 185,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,966.08/1,046,824.52 = 185,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,966.08x = 1,046,824.52 × 185,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,966.08x = 194,326,348,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,326,348,564.62/697,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,418.04

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