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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,432.36, 1,028,122.92 and 179,988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,432.36, 1,028,122.92 and 179,988.76 is: 269,976.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,432.36 : 1,028,122.92 = 179,988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,432.36/1,028,122.92 = 179,988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,432.36x = 1,028,122.92 × 179,988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,432.36x = 185,050,569,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,050,569,498.38/685,432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,976.41

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