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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,386.61, 1,059,571.21 and 173,912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,386.61, 1,059,571.21 and 173,912.25 is: 260,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,386.61 : 1,059,571.21 = 173,912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,386.61/1,059,571.21 = 173,912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,386.61x = 1,059,571.21 × 173,912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,386.61x = 184,272,413,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272,413,166.32/706,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,866.23

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