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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,764.80, 1,012,147.20 and 176,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,764.80, 1,012,147.20 and 176,128.80 is: 264,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,764.80 : 1,012,147.20 = 176,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,764.80/1,012,147.20 = 176,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,764.80x = 1,012,147.20 × 176,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,764.80x = 178,268,271,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,268,271,759.36/674,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,193.20

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