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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,458.92, 1,026,609.92 and 179,068.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,458.92, 1,026,609.92 and 179,068.67 is: 268,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,458.92 : 1,026,609.92 = 179,068.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,458.92/1,026,609.92 = 179,068.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,458.92x = 1,026,609.92 × 179,068.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,458.92x = 183,833,672,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,833,672,983.21/684,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,582.48

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