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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,525.38, 1,014,788.07 and 177,850.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,525.38, 1,014,788.07 and 177,850.50 is: 266,775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,525.38 : 1,014,788.07 = 177,850.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,525.38/1,014,788.07 = 177,850.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,525.38x = 1,014,788.07 × 177,850.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,525.38x = 180,480,565,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,480,565,643.54/676,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,775.75

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