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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,385.61, 1,059,569.71 and 173,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,385.61, 1,059,569.71 and 173,911.25 is: 260,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,385.61 : 1,059,569.71 = 173,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,385.61/1,059,569.71 = 173,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,385.61x = 1,059,569.71 × 173,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,385.61x = 184,271,094,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,271,094,942.38/706,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,864.73

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