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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,723.03, 1,058,568.14 and 173,243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,723.03, 1,058,568.14 and 173,243.21 is: 259,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,723.03 : 1,058,568.14 = 173,243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,723.03/1,058,568.14 = 173,243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,723.03x = 1,058,568.14 × 173,243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,723.03x = 183,389,737,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,389,737,717.60/705,723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,860.78

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