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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,522.88, 1,014,703.68 and 177,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,522.88, 1,014,703.68 and 177,925.76 is: 266,867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,522.88 : 1,014,703.68 = 177,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,522.88/1,014,703.68 = 177,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,522.88x = 1,014,703.68 × 177,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,522.88x = 180,541,923,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,541,923,438.80/676,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,867.43

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