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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,543.95, 1,014,875.85 and 177,907.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,543.95, 1,014,875.85 and 177,907.95 is: 266,877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,543.95 : 1,014,875.85 = 177,907.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,543.95/1,014,875.85 = 177,907.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,543.95x = 1,014,875.85 × 177,907.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,543.95x = 180,554,481,978.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,554,481,978.01/676,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,877.68

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