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