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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,316.80, 1,014,398.40 and 177,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,316.80, 1,014,398.40 and 177,731.20 is: 266,576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,316.80 : 1,014,398.40 = 177,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,316.80/1,014,398.40 = 177,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,316.80x = 1,014,398.40 × 177,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,316.80x = 180,290,244,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,290,244,910.08/676,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,576.62

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