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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,022.15, 1,008,033.23 and 173,386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,022.15, 1,008,033.23 and 173,386.15 is: 260,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,022.15 : 1,008,033.23 = 173,386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,022.15/1,008,033.23 = 173,386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,022.15x = 1,008,033.23 × 173,386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,022.15x = 174,778,999,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,778,999,954.83/672,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,079.23

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