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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,462.80, 1,023,694.20 and 183,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,462.80, 1,023,694.20 and 183,826.80 is: 275,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,462.80 : 1,023,694.20 = 183,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,462.80/1,023,694.20 = 183,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,462.80x = 1,023,694.20 × 183,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,462.80x = 188,182,428,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,182,428,964.56/682,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,740.20

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