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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,932.30, 1,058,898.45 and 173,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,932.30, 1,058,898.45 and 173,446.40 is: 260,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,932.30 : 1,058,898.45 = 173,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,932.30/1,058,898.45 = 173,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,932.30x = 1,058,898.45 × 173,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,932.30x = 183,662,124,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,662,124,118.08/705,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,169.60

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