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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,715.73, 1,058,594.34 and 173,236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,715.73, 1,058,594.34 and 173,236.74 is: 259,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,715.73 : 1,058,594.34 = 173,236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,715.73/1,058,594.34 = 173,236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,715.73x = 1,058,594.34 × 173,236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,715.73x = 183,387,432,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,387,432,444.05/705,715.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,860.20

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