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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,699, 1,063,052.34 and 183,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,699, 1,063,052.34 and 183,387 is: 275,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,699 : 1,063,052.34 = 183,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,699/1,063,052.34 = 183,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,699x = 1,063,052.34 × 183,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,699x = 194,949,979,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,949,979,475.58/708,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,081.49

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