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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,868.70, 1,027,348.14 and 179,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,868.70, 1,027,348.14 and 179,442.07 is: 269,174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,868.70 : 1,027,348.14 = 179,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,868.70/1,027,348.14 = 179,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,868.70x = 1,027,348.14 × 179,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,868.70x = 184,349,474,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,349,474,956.79/684,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,174.92

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