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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,498.80, 1,017,748.20 and 173,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,498.80, 1,017,748.20 and 173,058.80 is: 259,588.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,498.80 : 1,017,748.20 = 173,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,498.80/1,017,748.20 = 173,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,498.80x = 1,017,748.20 × 173,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,498.80x = 176,130,282,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,130,282,194.16/678,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,588.20

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