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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,718.40, 1,006,077.60 and 172,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,718.40, 1,006,077.60 and 172,082.40 is: 258,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,718.40 : 1,006,077.60 = 172,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,718.40/1,006,077.60 = 172,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,718.40x = 1,006,077.60 × 172,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,718.40x = 173,128,247,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,128,247,994.24/670,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,123.60

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