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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,524.36, 1,059,786.82 and 174,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,524.36, 1,059,786.82 and 174,055.74 is: 261,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,524.36 : 1,059,786.82 = 174,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,524.36/1,059,786.82 = 174,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,524.36x = 1,059,786.82 × 174,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,524.36x = 184,461,979,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,461,979,197.35/706,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,083.68

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