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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,505.20, 1,058,247.48 and 173,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,505.20, 1,058,247.48 and 173,030.28 is: 259,542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,505.20 : 1,058,247.48 = 173,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,505.20/1,058,247.48 = 173,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,505.20x = 1,058,247.48 × 173,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,505.20x = 183,108,857,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,108,857,773.69/705,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,542.89

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