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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,974.56, 1,021,478.28 and 175,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,974.56, 1,021,478.28 and 175,547.88 is: 263,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,974.56 : 1,021,478.28 = 175,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,974.56/1,021,478.28 = 175,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,974.56x = 1,021,478.28 × 175,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,974.56x = 179,318,346,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,318,346,520.05/680,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,326.06

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