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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,021.23, 1,014,029.08 and 170,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,021.23, 1,014,029.08 and 170,583.39 is: 255,874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,021.23 : 1,014,029.08 = 170,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,021.23/1,014,029.08 = 170,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,021.23x = 1,014,029.08 × 170,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,021.23x = 172,976,518,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,976,518,024.98/676,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,874.39

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