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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,577, 1,020,787.68 and 181,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,577, 1,020,787.68 and 181,979.88 is: 272,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,577 : 1,020,787.68 = 181,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,577/1,020,787.68 = 181,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,577x = 1,020,787.68 × 181,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,577x = 185,762,819,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,762,819,511.88/680,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,949.01

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