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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,468.80, 1,017,703.20 and 173,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,468.80, 1,017,703.20 and 173,028.80 is: 259,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,468.80 : 1,017,703.20 = 173,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,468.80/1,017,703.20 = 173,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,468.80x = 1,017,703.20 × 173,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,468.80x = 176,091,963,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,091,963,452.16/678,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,543.20

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