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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,999.80, 1,016,999.70 and 179,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,999.80, 1,016,999.70 and 179,363.80 is: 269,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,999.80 : 1,016,999.70 = 179,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,999.80/1,016,999.70 = 179,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,999.80x = 1,016,999.70 × 179,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,999.80x = 182,412,930,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,412,930,790.86/677,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,045.70

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