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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,661.52, 1,023,992.24 and 184,025.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,661.52, 1,023,992.24 and 184,025.52 is: 276,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,661.52 : 1,023,992.24 = 184,025.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,661.52/1,023,992.24 = 184,025.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,661.52x = 1,023,992.24 × 184,025.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,661.52x = 188,440,704,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,440,704,441.97/682,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,038.27

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