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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,686.21, 1,012,028.91 and 176,050.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,686.21, 1,012,028.91 and 176,050.21 is: 264,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,686.21 : 1,012,028.91 = 176,050.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,686.21/1,012,028.91 = 176,050.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,686.21x = 1,012,028.91 × 176,050.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,686.21x = 178,167,902,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,167,902,131.57/674,686.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,075.21

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