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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,461.67, 1,026,614.04 and 179,071.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,461.67, 1,026,614.04 and 179,071.43 is: 268,586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,461.67 : 1,026,614.04 = 179,071.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,461.67/1,026,614.04 = 179,071.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,461.67x = 1,026,614.04 × 179,071.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,461.67x = 183,837,239,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,837,239,067.81/684,461.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,586.61

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