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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,478.80, 1,017,718.20 and 173,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,478.80, 1,017,718.20 and 173,038.80 is: 259,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,478.80 : 1,017,718.20 = 173,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,478.80/1,017,718.20 = 173,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,478.80x = 1,017,718.20 × 173,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,478.80x = 176,104,736,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104,736,066.16/678,478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,558.20

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