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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,804.16, 1,058,709.80 and 173,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,804.16, 1,058,709.80 and 173,325.40 is: 259,988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,804.16 : 1,058,709.80 = 173,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,804.16/1,058,709.80 = 173,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,804.16x = 1,058,709.80 × 173,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,804.16x = 183,501,299,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,501,299,568.92/705,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,988.97

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