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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,160.04, 1,018,738.96 and 180,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,160.04, 1,018,738.96 and 180,524.04 is: 270,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,160.04 : 1,018,738.96 = 180,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,160.04/1,018,738.96 = 180,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,160.04x = 1,018,738.96 × 180,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,160.04x = 183,906,872,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,906,872,764.60/679,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,785.77

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