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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,968.52, 1,007,972.20 and 173,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,968.52, 1,007,972.20 and 173,332.52 is: 260,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,968.52 : 1,007,972.20 = 173,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,968.52/1,007,972.20 = 173,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,968.52x = 1,007,972.20 × 173,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,968.52x = 174,714,361,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,714,361,515.94/671,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,003.79

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