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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,250.26, 1,008,377.40 and 173,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,250.26, 1,008,377.40 and 173,614.26 is: 260,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,250.26 : 1,008,377.40 = 173,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,250.26/1,008,377.40 = 173,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,250.26x = 1,008,377.40 × 173,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,250.26x = 175,068,696,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,068,696,101.72/672,250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,421.91

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