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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,368.52, 1,019,051.58 and 180,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,368.52, 1,019,051.58 and 180,732.52 is: 271,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,368.52 : 1,019,051.58 = 180,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,368.52/1,019,051.58 = 180,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,368.52x = 1,019,051.58 × 180,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,368.52x = 184,175,760,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,175,760,063.38/679,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,098.46

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