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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,103.07, 1,059,145.37 and 173,628.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,103.07, 1,059,145.37 and 173,628.71 is: 260,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,103.07 : 1,059,145.37 = 173,628.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,103.07/1,059,145.37 = 173,628.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,103.07x = 1,059,145.37 × 173,628.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,103.07x = 183,898,048,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,898,048,712.30/706,103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,440.80

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