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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,469.92, 1,026,626.40 and 179,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,469.92, 1,026,626.40 and 179,079.69 is: 268,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,469.92 : 1,026,626.40 = 179,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,469.92/1,026,626.40 = 179,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,469.92x = 1,026,626.40 × 179,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,469.92x = 183,847,937,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,847,937,457.82/684,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,599.00

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