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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,664.80, 1,005,997.20 and 172,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,664.80, 1,005,997.20 and 172,028.80 is: 258,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,664.80 : 1,005,997.20 = 172,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,664.80/1,005,997.20 = 172,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,664.80x = 1,005,997.20 × 172,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,664.80x = 173,060,491,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,060,491,119.36/670,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,043.20

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