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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,305.40, 1,008,458.10 and 173,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,305.40, 1,008,458.10 and 173,669.40 is: 260,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,305.40 : 1,008,458.10 = 173,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,305.40/1,008,458.10 = 173,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,305.40x = 1,008,458.10 × 173,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,305.40x = 175,138,313,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,138,313,152.14/672,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,504.10

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