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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,734.69, 1,028,520.12 and 180,335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,734.69, 1,028,520.12 and 180,335.06 is: 270,481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,734.69 : 1,028,520.12 = 180,335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,734.69/1,028,520.12 = 180,335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,734.69x = 1,028,520.12 × 180,335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,734.69x = 185,478,232,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,478,232,408.81/685,734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,481.04

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