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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,938.77, 1,048,285.14 and 186,610.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,938.77, 1,048,285.14 and 186,610.27 is: 279,882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,938.77 : 1,048,285.14 = 186,610.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,938.77/1,048,285.14 = 186,610.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,938.77x = 1,048,285.14 × 186,610.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,938.77x = 195,620,777,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,620,777,866.63/698,938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,882.57

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