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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,387.62, 1,059,572.70 and 173,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,387.62, 1,059,572.70 and 173,913.26 is: 260,867.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,387.62 : 1,059,572.70 = 173,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,387.62/1,059,572.70 = 173,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,387.62x = 1,059,572.70 × 173,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,387.62x = 184,273,742,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,273,742,464.00/706,387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,867.74

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