Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,718.70, 1,046,578.05 and 172,406.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 697,718.70, 1,046,578.05 and 172,406.70 is: 258,610.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,718.70 : 1,046,578.05 = 172,406.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,718.70/1,046,578.05 = 172,406.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,718.70x = 1,046,578.05 × 172,406.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,718.70x = 180,437,067,892.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,437,067,892.94/697,718.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,610.05
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