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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,567.88, 1,014,771.10 and 177,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,567.88, 1,014,771.10 and 177,970.76 is: 266,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,567.88 : 1,014,771.10 = 177,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,567.88/1,014,771.10 = 177,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,567.88x = 1,014,771.10 × 177,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,567.88x = 180,599,583,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,599,583,893.04/676,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,934.91

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