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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,316.52, 1,014,917.76 and 255,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,316.52, 1,014,917.76 and 255,592.44 is: 383,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,316.52 : 1,014,917.76 = 255,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,316.52/1,014,917.76 = 255,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,316.52x = 1,014,917.76 × 255,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,316.52x = 259,405,306,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,405,306,677.73/676,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,556.07

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