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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,035.96, 1,059,044.83 and 173,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,035.96, 1,059,044.83 and 173,561.60 is: 260,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,035.96 : 1,059,044.83 = 173,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,035.96/1,059,044.83 = 173,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,035.96x = 1,059,044.83 × 173,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,035.96x = 183,809,517,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,809,517,380.24/706,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,340.16

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