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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,598.88, 1,023,829.20 and 184,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,598.88, 1,023,829.20 and 184,013.28 is: 276,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,598.88 : 1,023,829.20 = 184,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,598.88/1,023,829.20 = 184,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,598.88x = 1,023,829.20 × 184,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,598.88x = 188,398,169,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,398,169,251.78/682,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,001.29

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