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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,284.80, 1,026,427.20 and 185,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,284.80, 1,026,427.20 and 185,648.80 is: 278,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,284.80 : 1,026,427.20 = 185,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,284.80/1,026,427.20 = 185,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,284.80x = 1,026,427.20 × 185,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,284.80x = 190,554,977,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,554,977,967.36/684,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,473.20

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