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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,321.80, 1,014,405.90 and 177,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,321.80, 1,014,405.90 and 177,736.20 is: 266,584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,321.80 : 1,014,405.90 = 177,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,321.80/1,014,405.90 = 177,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,321.80x = 1,014,405.90 × 177,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,321.80x = 180,296,649,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,296,649,923.58/676,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,584.12

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