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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,824.80, 1,021,237.20 and 182,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,824.80, 1,021,237.20 and 182,188.80 is: 273,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,824.80 : 1,021,237.20 = 182,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,824.80/1,021,237.20 = 182,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,824.80x = 1,021,237.20 × 182,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,824.80x = 186,057,979,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,057,979,983.36/680,824.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,283.20

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