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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,028, 1,008,061.44 and 173,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,028, 1,008,061.44 and 173,392 is: 260,093.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,028 : 1,008,061.44 = 173,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,028/1,008,061.44 = 173,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,028x = 1,008,061.44 × 173,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,028x = 174,789,789,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,789,789,204.48/672,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,093.02

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