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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,168.92, 1,059,243.81 and 173,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,168.92, 1,059,243.81 and 173,694.56 is: 260,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,168.92 : 1,059,243.81 = 173,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,168.92/1,059,243.81 = 173,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,168.92x = 1,059,243.81 × 173,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,168.92x = 183,984,882,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,984,882,214.46/706,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,539.48

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