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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,237.20, 1,011,355.80 and 175,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,237.20, 1,011,355.80 and 175,601.20 is: 263,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,237.20 : 1,011,355.80 = 175,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,237.20/1,011,355.80 = 175,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,237.20x = 1,011,355.80 × 175,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,237.20x = 177,595,292,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595,292,106.96/674,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,401.80

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