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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,160.52, 1,018,739.70 and 180,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,160.52, 1,018,739.70 and 180,524.52 is: 270,786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,160.52 : 1,018,739.70 = 180,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,160.52/1,018,739.70 = 180,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,160.52x = 1,018,739.70 × 180,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,160.52x = 183,907,495,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,907,495,347.44/679,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,786.49

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