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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,078.40, 1,015,684.60 and 250,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,078.40, 1,015,684.60 and 250,727.96 is: 376,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,078.40 : 1,015,684.60 = 250,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,078.40/1,015,684.60 = 250,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,078.40x = 1,015,684.60 × 250,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,078.40x = 254,660,527,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,660,527,761.42/677,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,116.75

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