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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,361.80, 1,017,542.70 and 172,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,361.80, 1,017,542.70 and 172,921.80 is: 259,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,361.80 : 1,017,542.70 = 172,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,361.80/1,017,542.70 = 172,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,361.80x = 1,017,542.70 × 172,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,361.80x = 175,955,315,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,955,315,260.86/678,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,382.70

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