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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,523.36, 1,059,785.32 and 174,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,523.36, 1,059,785.32 and 174,054.74 is: 261,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,523.36 : 1,059,785.32 = 174,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,523.36/1,059,785.32 = 174,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,523.36x = 1,059,785.32 × 174,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,523.36x = 184,460,658,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,460,658,328.42/706,523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,082.18

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