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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,473.67, 1,026,632.07 and 179,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,473.67, 1,026,632.07 and 179,083.44 is: 268,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,473.67 : 1,026,632.07 = 179,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,473.67/1,026,632.07 = 179,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,473.67x = 1,026,632.07 × 179,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,473.67x = 183,852,802,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,852,802,709.92/684,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,604.64

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