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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,684.56, 1,016,563.32 and 179,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,684.56, 1,016,563.32 and 179,034.96 is: 268,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,684.56 : 1,016,563.32 = 179,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,684.56/1,016,563.32 = 179,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,684.56x = 1,016,563.32 × 179,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,684.56x = 182,000,373,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,000,373,333.67/677,684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,562.08

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