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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,444.36, 1,016,166.98 and 172,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,444.36, 1,016,166.98 and 172,043.24 is: 258,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,444.36 : 1,016,166.98 = 172,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,444.36/1,016,166.98 = 172,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,444.36x = 1,016,166.98 × 172,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,444.36x = 174,824,659,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,824,659,620.22/677,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,064.97

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