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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,907.65, 1,027,406.43 and 179,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,907.65, 1,027,406.43 and 179,481.02 is: 269,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,907.65 : 1,027,406.43 = 179,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,907.65/1,027,406.43 = 179,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,907.65x = 1,027,406.43 × 179,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,907.65x = 184,399,948,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,399,948,873.93/684,907.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,233.30

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