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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,454.90, 1,026,603.91 and 179,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,454.90, 1,026,603.91 and 179,064.64 is: 268,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,454.90 : 1,026,603.91 = 179,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,454.90/1,026,603.91 = 179,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,454.90x = 1,026,603.91 × 179,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,454.90x = 183,828,463,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,828,463,610.47/684,454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,576.45

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