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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,019.51, 1,021,588.02 and 175,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,019.51, 1,021,588.02 and 175,576.20 is: 263,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,019.51 : 1,021,588.02 = 175,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,019.51/1,021,588.02 = 175,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,019.51x = 1,021,588.02 × 175,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,019.51x = 179,366,542,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,366,542,517.12/681,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,379.45

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