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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,457.92, 1,026,608.42 and 179,067.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,457.92, 1,026,608.42 and 179,067.67 is: 268,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,457.92 : 1,026,608.42 = 179,067.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,457.92/1,026,608.42 = 179,067.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,457.92x = 1,026,608.42 × 179,067.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,457.92x = 183,832,375,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,832,375,652.93/684,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,580.98

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