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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,626.46, 1,020,939.70 and 181,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,626.46, 1,020,939.70 and 181,977.50 is: 272,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,626.46 : 1,020,939.70 = 181,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,626.46/1,020,939.70 = 181,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,626.46x = 1,020,939.70 × 181,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,626.46x = 185,788,054,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,788,054,256.75/680,626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,966.25

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