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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,792.84, 1,018,188.80 and 173,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,792.84, 1,018,188.80 and 173,353.92 is: 260,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,792.84 : 1,018,188.80 = 173,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,792.84/1,018,188.80 = 173,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,792.84x = 1,018,188.80 × 173,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,792.84x = 176,507,019,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,507,019,780.10/678,792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,030.76

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