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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,047.39, 1,023,074.50 and 176,572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,047.39, 1,023,074.50 and 176,572.91 is: 264,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,047.39 : 1,023,074.50 = 176,572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,047.39/1,023,074.50 = 176,572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,047.39x = 1,023,074.50 × 176,572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,047.39x = 180,647,244,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,647,244,059.12/682,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,860.25

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