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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,006.30, 1,026,009.45 and 185,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,006.30, 1,026,009.45 and 185,370.30 is: 278,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,006.30 : 1,026,009.45 = 185,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,006.30/1,026,009.45 = 185,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,006.30x = 1,026,009.45 × 185,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,006.30x = 190,191,679,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,191,679,549.34/684,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,055.45

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