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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,246.80, 1,059,370.20 and 173,760.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,246.80, 1,059,370.20 and 173,760.90 is: 260,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,246.80 : 1,059,370.20 = 173,760.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,246.80/1,059,370.20 = 173,760.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,246.80x = 1,059,370.20 × 173,760.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,246.80x = 184,077,119,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,077,119,385.18/706,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,641.35

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