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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,577.40, 1,005,866.10 and 171,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,577.40, 1,005,866.10 and 171,941.40 is: 257,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,577.40 : 1,005,866.10 = 171,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,577.40/1,005,866.10 = 171,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,577.40x = 1,005,866.10 × 171,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,577.40x = 172,950,025,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,950,025,446.54/670,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,912.10

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