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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,698, 1,063,050.84 and 183,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,698, 1,063,050.84 and 183,386 is: 275,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,698 : 1,063,050.84 = 183,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,698/1,063,050.84 = 183,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,698x = 1,063,050.84 × 183,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,698x = 194,948,641,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,948,641,344.24/708,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,079.99

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