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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,469.90, 1,026,626.37 and 179,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,469.90, 1,026,626.37 and 179,079.67 is: 268,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,469.90 : 1,026,626.37 = 179,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,469.90/1,026,626.37 = 179,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,469.90x = 1,026,626.37 × 179,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,469.90x = 183,847,911,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,847,911,552.90/684,469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,598.97

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