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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,542.20, 1,014,873.23 and 177,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,542.20, 1,014,873.23 and 177,906.20 is: 266,875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,542.20 : 1,014,873.23 = 177,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,542.20/1,014,873.23 = 177,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,542.20x = 1,014,873.23 × 177,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,542.20x = 180,552,233,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,552,233,867.13/676,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,875.05

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