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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,700, 1,063,053.84 and 183,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,700, 1,063,053.84 and 183,388 is: 275,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,700 : 1,063,053.84 = 183,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,700/1,063,053.84 = 183,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,700x = 1,063,053.84 × 183,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,700x = 194,951,317,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,951,317,609.92/708,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,082.99

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