Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,528.44, 1,026,714.14 and 179,138.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 684,528.44, 1,026,714.14 and 179,138.36 is: 268,686.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684,528.44 : 1,026,714.14 = 179,138.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684,528.44/1,026,714.14 = 179,138.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684,528.44x = 1,026,714.14 × 179,138.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684,528.44x = 183,923,887,228.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,923,887,228.41/684,528.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,686.99
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