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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,459.42, 1,026,610.67 and 179,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,459.42, 1,026,610.67 and 179,069.18 is: 268,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,459.42 : 1,026,610.67 = 179,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,459.42/1,026,610.67 = 179,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,459.42x = 1,026,610.67 × 179,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,459.42x = 183,834,324,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,834,324,827.75/684,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,583.23

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