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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,032.96, 1,059,040.32 and 173,558.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,032.96, 1,059,040.32 and 173,558.61 is: 260,335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,032.96 : 1,059,040.32 = 173,558.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,032.96/1,059,040.32 = 173,558.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,032.96x = 1,059,040.32 × 173,558.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,032.96x = 183,805,565,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,805,565,873.16/706,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,335.67

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