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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,848.52, 1,015,275.18 and 171,409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,848.52, 1,015,275.18 and 171,409.36 is: 257,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,848.52 : 1,015,275.18 = 171,409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,848.52/1,015,275.18 = 171,409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,848.52x = 1,015,275.18 × 171,409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,848.52x = 174,027,668,827.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027,668,827.69/676,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,114.65

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