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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,612.80, 1,028,419.20 and 180,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,612.80, 1,028,419.20 and 180,172.80 is: 270,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,612.80 : 1,028,419.20 = 180,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,612.80/1,028,419.20 = 180,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,612.80x = 1,028,419.20 × 180,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,612.80x = 185,293,166,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,293,166,837.76/685,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,259.20

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