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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,520.88, 1,014,700.68 and 177,923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,520.88, 1,014,700.68 and 177,923.76 is: 266,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,520.88 : 1,014,700.68 = 177,923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,520.88/1,014,700.68 = 177,923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,520.88x = 1,014,700.68 × 177,923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,520.88x = 180,539,360,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,539,360,260.16/676,520.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,864.43

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