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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,457.73, 1,026,608.15 and 179,067.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,457.73, 1,026,608.15 and 179,067.48 is: 268,580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,457.73 : 1,026,608.15 = 179,067.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,457.73/1,026,608.15 = 179,067.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,457.73x = 1,026,608.15 × 179,067.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,457.73x = 183,832,134,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,832,134,367.96/684,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,580.70

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