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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,914.64, 1,058,862.84 and 173,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,914.64, 1,058,862.84 and 173,438.16 is: 260,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,914.64 : 1,058,862.84 = 173,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,914.64/1,058,862.84 = 173,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,914.64x = 1,058,862.84 × 173,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,914.64x = 183,647,222,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,647,222,661.97/705,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,155.00

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