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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,051.84, 1,026,077.76 and 185,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,051.84, 1,026,077.76 and 185,415.84 is: 278,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,051.84 : 1,026,077.76 = 185,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,051.84/1,026,077.76 = 185,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,051.84x = 1,026,077.76 × 185,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,051.84x = 190,251,069,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,251,069,775.72/684,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,123.76

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