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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,095.40, 1,026,143.10 and 185,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,095.40, 1,026,143.10 and 185,459.40 is: 278,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,095.40 : 1,026,143.10 = 185,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,095.40/1,026,143.10 = 185,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,095.40x = 1,026,143.10 × 185,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,095.40x = 190,307,883,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,307,883,640.14/684,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,189.10

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