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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,414.14, 1,011,597.68 and 168,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,414.14, 1,011,597.68 and 168,979.40 is: 253,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,414.14 : 1,011,597.68 = 168,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,414.14/1,011,597.68 = 168,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,414.14x = 1,011,597.68 × 168,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,414.14x = 170,939,169,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,939,169,007.79/674,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,463.20

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