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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,766.07, 1,057,149.11 and 172,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,766.07, 1,057,149.11 and 172,286.25 is: 258,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,766.07 : 1,057,149.11 = 172,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,766.07/1,057,149.11 = 172,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,766.07x = 1,057,149.11 × 172,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,766.07x = 182,132,255,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,132,255,852.74/704,766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,429.38

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