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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,698.50, 1,063,051.59 and 183,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,698.50, 1,063,051.59 and 183,386.50 is: 275,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,698.50 : 1,063,051.59 = 183,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,698.50/1,063,051.59 = 183,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,698.50x = 1,063,051.59 × 183,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,698.50x = 194,949,310,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,949,310,409.54/708,698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,080.74

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