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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,383.80, 1,059,575.70 and 173,897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,383.80, 1,059,575.70 and 173,897.90 is: 260,846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,383.80 : 1,059,575.70 = 173,897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,383.80/1,059,575.70 = 173,897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,383.80x = 1,059,575.70 × 173,897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,383.80x = 184,257,989,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,257,989,121.03/706,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,846.85

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