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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,525.88, 1,014,788.82 and 177,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,525.88, 1,014,788.82 and 177,851 is: 266,776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,525.88 : 1,014,788.82 = 177,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,525.88/1,014,788.82 = 177,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,525.88x = 1,014,788.82 × 177,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,525.88x = 180,481,206,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,481,206,425.82/676,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,776.50

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