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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,458.66, 1,026,609.56 and 179,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,458.66, 1,026,609.56 and 179,068.41 is: 268,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,458.66 : 1,026,609.56 = 179,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,458.66/1,026,609.56 = 179,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,458.66x = 1,026,609.56 × 179,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,458.66x = 183,833,340,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,833,340,704.66/684,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,582.10

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