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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,954.06, 1,058,921.78 and 173,479.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,954.06, 1,058,921.78 and 173,479.77 is: 260,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,954.06 : 1,058,921.78 = 173,479.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,954.06/1,058,921.78 = 173,479.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,954.06x = 1,058,921.78 × 173,479.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,954.06x = 183,701,505,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,701,505,974.99/705,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,217.37

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