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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,696.59, 1,009,048.50 and 174,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,696.59, 1,009,048.50 and 174,060.59 is: 261,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,696.59 : 1,009,048.50 = 174,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,696.59/1,009,048.50 = 174,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,696.59x = 1,009,048.50 × 174,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,696.59x = 175,635,572,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,635,572,203.37/672,696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,091.81

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