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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,914.80, 1,021,372.20 and 182,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,914.80, 1,021,372.20 and 182,278.80 is: 273,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,914.80 : 1,021,372.20 = 182,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,914.80/1,021,372.20 = 182,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,914.80x = 1,021,372.20 × 182,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,914.80x = 186,174,498,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,174,498,969.36/680,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,418.20

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