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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,538.30, 1,014,807.45 and 171,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,538.30, 1,014,807.45 and 171,098.30 is: 256,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,538.30 : 1,014,807.45 = 171,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,538.30/1,014,807.45 = 171,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,538.30x = 1,014,807.45 × 171,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,538.30x = 173,631,829,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,631,829,522.34/676,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,647.45

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