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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,501.96, 1,016,296.14 and 178,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,501.96, 1,016,296.14 and 178,853 is: 268,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,501.96 : 1,016,296.14 = 178,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,501.96/1,016,296.14 = 178,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,501.96x = 1,016,296.14 × 178,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,501.96x = 181,767,613,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,767,613,527.42/677,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,290.90

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