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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,556.13, 1,014,756.44 and 177,959.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,556.13, 1,014,756.44 and 177,959.01 is: 266,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,556.13 : 1,014,756.44 = 177,959.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,556.13/1,014,756.44 = 177,959.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,556.13x = 1,014,756.44 × 177,959.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,556.13x = 180,585,050,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,585,050,563.73/676,556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,918.06

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