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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,021.80, 1,026,032.70 and 185,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,021.80, 1,026,032.70 and 185,385.80 is: 278,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,021.80 : 1,026,032.70 = 185,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,021.80/1,026,032.70 = 185,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,021.80x = 1,026,032.70 × 185,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,021.80x = 190,211,892,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,211,892,915.66/684,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,078.70

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