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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,582.96, 1,020,874.48 and 181,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,582.96, 1,020,874.48 and 181,934 is: 272,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,582.96 : 1,020,874.48 = 181,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,582.96/1,020,874.48 = 181,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,582.96x = 1,020,874.48 × 181,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,582.96x = 185,731,777,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,731,777,644.32/680,582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,901.01

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