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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,537.30, 1,014,805.95 and 171,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,537.30, 1,014,805.95 and 171,097.30 is: 256,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,537.30 : 1,014,805.95 = 171,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,537.30/1,014,805.95 = 171,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,537.30x = 1,014,805.95 × 171,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,537.30x = 173,630,558,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,630,558,068.94/676,537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,645.95

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