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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,019.60, 1,014,026.64 and 170,581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,019.60, 1,014,026.64 and 170,581.76 is: 255,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,019.60 : 1,014,026.64 = 170,581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,019.60/1,014,026.64 = 170,581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,019.60x = 1,014,026.64 × 170,581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,019.60x = 172,974,448,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,974,448,938.09/676,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,871.94

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