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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,669.76, 1,016,772.48 and 257,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,669.76, 1,016,772.48 and 257,057.28 is: 385,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,669.76 : 1,016,772.48 = 257,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,669.76/1,016,772.48 = 257,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,669.76x = 1,016,772.48 × 257,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,669.76x = 261,368,768,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,368,768,087.65/677,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,687.52

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