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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,714.49, 1,009,075.38 and 174,078.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,714.49, 1,009,075.38 and 174,078.49 is: 261,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,714.49 : 1,009,075.38 = 174,078.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,714.49/1,009,075.38 = 174,078.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,714.49x = 1,009,075.38 × 174,078.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,714.49x = 175,658,318,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,658,318,446.58/672,714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,118.68

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