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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,459.74, 1,026,611.14 and 179,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,459.74, 1,026,611.14 and 179,069.48 is: 268,583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,459.74 : 1,026,611.14 = 179,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,459.74/1,026,611.14 = 179,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,459.74x = 1,026,611.14 × 179,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,459.74x = 183,834,723,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,834,723,002.01/684,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,583.69

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