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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,951.06, 1,058,917.28 and 173,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,951.06, 1,058,917.28 and 173,476.77 is: 260,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,951.06 : 1,058,917.28 = 173,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,951.06/1,058,917.28 = 173,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,951.06x = 1,058,917.28 × 173,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,951.06x = 183,697,548,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,697,548,564.20/705,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,212.87

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