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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,457.23, 1,026,607.40 and 179,066.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,457.23, 1,026,607.40 and 179,066.98 is: 268,579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,457.23 : 1,026,607.40 = 179,066.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,457.23/1,026,607.40 = 179,066.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,457.23x = 1,026,607.40 × 179,066.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,457.23x = 183,831,480,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,831,480,735.28/684,457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,579.94

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