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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,557.76, 1,058,339.52 and 173,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,557.76, 1,058,339.52 and 173,082.24 is: 259,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,557.76 : 1,058,339.52 = 173,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,557.76/1,058,339.52 = 173,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,557.76x = 1,058,339.52 × 173,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,557.76x = 183,179,774,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,179,774,802.13/705,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,624.07

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