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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,907.10, 1,018,360.50 and 173,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,907.10, 1,018,360.50 and 173,469.03 is: 260,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,907.10 : 1,018,360.50 = 173,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,907.10/1,018,360.50 = 173,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,907.10x = 1,018,360.50 × 173,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,907.10x = 176,654,003,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,654,003,655.95/678,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,203.50

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