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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,543.20, 1,014,874.73 and 177,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,543.20, 1,014,874.73 and 177,907.20 is: 266,876.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,543.20 : 1,014,874.73 = 177,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,543.20/1,014,874.73 = 177,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,543.20x = 1,014,874.73 × 177,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,543.20x = 180,553,521,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,553,521,565.06/676,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,876.56

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