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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,139.66, 1,027,684.88 and 179,696.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,139.66, 1,027,684.88 and 179,696.62 is: 269,538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,139.66 : 1,027,684.88 = 179,696.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,139.66/1,027,684.88 = 179,696.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,139.66x = 1,027,684.88 × 179,696.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,139.66x = 184,671,501,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,671,501,431.88/685,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,538.48

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