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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,095.74, 1,059,134.40 and 173,621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,095.74, 1,059,134.40 and 173,621.39 is: 260,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,095.74 : 1,059,134.40 = 173,621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,095.74/1,059,134.40 = 173,621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,095.74x = 1,059,134.40 × 173,621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,095.74x = 183,888,381,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,888,381,429.14/706,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,429.81

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