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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,209.32, 1,023,309.86 and 176,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,209.32, 1,023,309.86 and 176,769 is: 265,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,209.32 : 1,023,309.86 = 176,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,209.32/1,023,309.86 = 176,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,209.32x = 1,023,309.86 × 176,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,209.32x = 180,889,460,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,889,460,642.34/682,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,152.43

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