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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,530.88, 1,014,796.32 and 177,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,530.88, 1,014,796.32 and 177,856 is: 266,784

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,530.88 : 1,014,796.32 = 177,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,530.88/1,014,796.32 = 177,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,530.88x = 1,014,796.32 × 177,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,530.88x = 180,487,614,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,487,614,289.92/676,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,784

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