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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,808, 1,016,712 and 179,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,808, 1,016,712 and 179,172 is: 268,758

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,808 : 1,016,712 = 179,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,808/1,016,712 = 179,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,808x = 1,016,712 × 179,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,808x = 182,166,322,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,166,322,464/677,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,758

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