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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,714.98, 1,058,593.22 and 173,235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,714.98, 1,058,593.22 and 173,235.99 is: 259,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,714.98 : 1,058,593.22 = 173,235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,714.98/1,058,593.22 = 173,235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,714.98x = 1,058,593.22 × 173,235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,714.98x = 183,386,443,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,386,443,607.81/705,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,859.08

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