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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,036.96, 1,059,046.33 and 173,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,036.96, 1,059,046.33 and 173,562.60 is: 260,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,036.96 : 1,059,046.33 = 173,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,036.96/1,059,046.33 = 173,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,036.96x = 1,059,046.33 × 173,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,036.96x = 183,810,834,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,810,834,555.26/706,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,341.66

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