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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,540.69, 1,014,870.97 and 177,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,540.69, 1,014,870.97 and 177,904.69 is: 266,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,540.69 : 1,014,870.97 = 177,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,540.69/1,014,870.97 = 177,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,540.69x = 1,014,870.97 × 177,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,540.69x = 180,550,302,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,550,302,993.05/676,540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,872.79

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