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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,492.80, 1,017,739.20 and 173,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,492.80, 1,017,739.20 and 173,052.80 is: 259,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,492.80 : 1,017,739.20 = 173,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,492.80/1,017,739.20 = 173,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,492.80x = 1,017,739.20 × 173,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,492.80x = 176,122,618,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,122,618,229.76/678,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,579.20

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