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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,014.40, 1,013,968.80 and 177,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,014.40, 1,013,968.80 and 177,365.44 is: 266,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,014.40 : 1,013,968.80 = 177,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,014.40/1,013,968.80 = 177,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,014.40x = 1,013,968.80 × 177,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,014.40x = 179,843,022,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,843,022,358.27/676,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,034.31

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