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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,666.26, 1,023,999.40 and 184,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,666.26, 1,023,999.40 and 184,030.26 is: 276,045.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,666.26 : 1,023,999.40 = 184,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,666.26/1,023,999.40 = 184,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,666.26x = 1,023,999.40 × 184,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,666.26x = 188,446,875,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,446,875,821.84/682,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,045.39

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