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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,052.84, 1,026,079.26 and 185,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,052.84, 1,026,079.26 and 185,416.84 is: 278,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,052.84 : 1,026,079.26 = 185,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,052.84/1,026,079.26 = 185,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,052.84x = 1,026,079.26 × 185,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,052.84x = 190,252,373,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,252,373,978.74/684,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,125.26

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