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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,630.62, 1,017,945.35 and 173,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,630.62, 1,017,945.35 and 173,191.56 is: 259,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,630.62 : 1,017,945.35 = 173,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,630.62/1,017,945.35 = 173,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,630.62x = 1,017,945.35 × 173,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,630.62x = 176,299,539,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,299,539,929.36/678,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,787.19

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