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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,050.80, 1,017,076.20 and 172,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,050.80, 1,017,076.20 and 172,610.80 is: 258,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,050.80 : 1,017,076.20 = 172,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,050.80/1,017,076.20 = 172,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,050.80x = 1,017,076.20 × 172,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,050.80x = 175,558,336,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,558,336,542.96/678,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,916.20

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