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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,590.52, 1,017,877.14 and 166,260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,590.52, 1,017,877.14 and 166,260.84 is: 249,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,590.52 : 1,017,877.14 = 166,260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,590.52/1,017,877.14 = 166,260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,590.52x = 1,017,877.14 × 166,260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,590.52x = 169,233,108,313.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,233,108,313.20/678,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,389.14

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