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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,456.57, 1,014,684.17 and 277,098.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,456.57, 1,014,684.17 and 277,098.06 is: 415,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,456.57 : 1,014,684.17 = 277,098.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,456.57/1,014,684.17 = 277,098.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,456.57x = 1,014,684.17 × 277,098.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,456.57x = 281,167,017,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,167,017,439.29/676,456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,646.82

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