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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,093.28, 1,014,073.76 and 177,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,093.28, 1,014,073.76 and 177,457.28 is: 266,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,093.28 : 1,014,073.76 = 177,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,093.28/1,014,073.76 = 177,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,093.28x = 1,014,073.76 × 177,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,093.28x = 179,954,771,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,954,771,168.97/676,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,168.55

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