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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,272.26, 1,008,410.40 and 173,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,272.26, 1,008,410.40 and 173,636.26 is: 260,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,272.26 : 1,008,410.40 = 173,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,272.26/1,008,410.40 = 173,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,272.26x = 1,008,410.40 × 173,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,272.26x = 175,096,610,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,096,610,401.10/672,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,454.91

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