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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,853.80, 1,018,280.70 and 173,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,853.80, 1,018,280.70 and 173,413.80 is: 260,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,853.80 : 1,018,280.70 = 173,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,853.80/1,018,280.70 = 173,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,853.80x = 1,018,280.70 × 173,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,853.80x = 176,583,925,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,583,925,653.66/678,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,120.70

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