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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,005.80, 1,017,008.70 and 172,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,005.80, 1,017,008.70 and 172,565.80 is: 258,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,005.80 : 1,017,008.70 = 172,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,005.80/1,017,008.70 = 172,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,005.80x = 1,017,008.70 × 172,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,005.80x = 175,500,919,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,500,919,922.46/678,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,848.70

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