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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,525.88, 1,014,708.18 and 177,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,525.88, 1,014,708.18 and 177,928.76 is: 266,871.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,525.88 : 1,014,708.18 = 177,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,525.88/1,014,708.18 = 177,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,525.88x = 1,014,708.18 × 177,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,525.88x = 180,545,768,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,545,768,229.26/676,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,871.93

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