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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,248.56, 1,023,368.76 and 176,808.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,248.56, 1,023,368.76 and 176,808.29 is: 265,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,248.56 : 1,023,368.76 = 176,808.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,248.56/1,023,368.76 = 176,808.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,248.56x = 1,023,368.76 × 176,808.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,248.56x = 180,940,083,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,940,083,053.44/682,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,211.38

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