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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,558.20, 1,017,837.30 and 179,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,558.20, 1,017,837.30 and 179,922.20 is: 269,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,558.20 : 1,017,837.30 = 179,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,558.20/1,017,837.30 = 179,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,558.20x = 1,017,837.30 × 179,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,558.20x = 183,131,526,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,131,526,258.06/678,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,883.30

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