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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,578.76, 1,058,371.02 and 173,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,578.76, 1,058,371.02 and 173,103.24 is: 259,655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,578.76 : 1,058,371.02 = 173,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,578.76/1,058,371.02 = 173,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,578.76x = 1,058,371.02 × 173,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,578.76x = 183,207,452,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,207,452,684.11/705,578.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,655.57

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