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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,517.36, 1,059,776.32 and 174,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,517.36, 1,059,776.32 and 174,048.76 is: 261,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,517.36 : 1,059,776.32 = 174,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,517.36/1,059,776.32 = 174,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,517.36x = 1,059,776.32 × 174,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,517.36x = 184,452,754,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,452,754,373.36/706,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,073.21

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