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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,555.88, 1,014,756.06 and 177,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,555.88, 1,014,756.06 and 177,958.76 is: 266,917.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,555.88 : 1,014,756.06 = 177,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,555.88/1,014,756.06 = 177,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,555.88x = 1,014,756.06 × 177,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,555.88x = 180,584,730,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,584,730,140.09/676,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,917.69

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