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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,591, 1,020,808.66 and 181,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,591, 1,020,808.66 and 181,993.88 is: 272,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,591 : 1,020,808.66 = 181,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,591/1,020,808.66 = 181,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,591x = 1,020,808.66 × 181,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,591x = 185,780,928,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,780,928,771.00/680,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,970.01

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