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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,538.54, 1,058,292.51 and 173,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,538.54, 1,058,292.51 and 173,062.18 is: 259,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,538.54 : 1,058,292.51 = 173,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,538.54/1,058,292.51 = 173,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,538.54x = 1,058,292.51 × 173,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,538.54x = 183,150,408,858.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,150,408,858.27/705,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,589.52

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