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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,582, 1,020,795.18 and 181,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,582, 1,020,795.18 and 181,984.88 is: 272,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,582 : 1,020,795.18 = 181,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,582/1,020,795.18 = 181,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,582x = 1,020,795.18 × 181,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,582x = 185,769,288,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,769,288,336.88/680,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,956.51

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