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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,994.50, 1,027,412.76 and 179,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,994.50, 1,027,412.76 and 179,595.62 is: 269,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,994.50 : 1,027,412.76 = 179,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,994.50/1,027,412.76 = 179,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,994.50x = 1,027,412.76 × 179,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,994.50x = 184,518,826,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,518,826,491.05/684,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,372.71

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