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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,273.80, 1,014,410.70 and 170,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,273.80, 1,014,410.70 and 170,833.80 is: 256,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,273.80 : 1,014,410.70 = 170,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,273.80/1,014,410.70 = 170,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,273.80x = 1,014,410.70 × 170,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,273.80x = 173,295,634,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,295,634,641.66/676,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,250.70

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