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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,001.80, 1,017,002.70 and 179,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,001.80, 1,017,002.70 and 179,365.80 is: 269,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,001.80 : 1,017,002.70 = 179,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,001.80/1,017,002.70 = 179,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,001.80x = 1,017,002.70 × 179,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,001.80x = 182,415,502,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,415,502,887.66/678,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,048.70

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