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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,356.64, 1,026,517.68 and 185,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,356.64, 1,026,517.68 and 185,707.68 is: 278,556.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,356.64 : 1,026,517.68 = 185,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,356.64/1,026,517.68 = 185,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,356.64x = 1,026,517.68 × 185,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,356.64x = 190,632,216,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,632,216,831.78/684,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,556.83

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