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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,577.76, 1,058,369.52 and 173,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,577.76, 1,058,369.52 and 173,102.24 is: 259,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,577.76 : 1,058,369.52 = 173,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,577.76/1,058,369.52 = 173,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,577.76x = 1,058,369.52 × 173,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,577.76x = 183,206,134,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,206,134,659.73/705,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,654.07

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