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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,655.96, 1,020,983.94 and 182,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,655.96, 1,020,983.94 and 182,007 is: 273,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,655.96 : 1,020,983.94 = 182,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,655.96/1,020,983.94 = 182,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,655.96x = 1,020,983.94 × 182,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,655.96x = 185,826,223,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,826,223,967.58/680,655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,010.50

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