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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,459.04, 1,026,610.11 and 179,068.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,459.04, 1,026,610.11 and 179,068.79 is: 268,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,459.04 : 1,026,610.11 = 179,068.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,459.04/1,026,610.11 = 179,068.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,459.04x = 1,026,610.11 × 179,068.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,459.04x = 183,833,825,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,833,825,066.42/684,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,582.65

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