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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,022.40, 1,013,980.80 and 177,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,022.40, 1,013,980.80 and 177,373.44 is: 266,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,022.40 : 1,013,980.80 = 177,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,022.40/1,013,980.80 = 177,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,022.40x = 1,013,980.80 × 177,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,022.40x = 179,853,262,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,853,262,589.95/676,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,046.31

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