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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,524.86, 1,059,787.56 and 174,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,524.86, 1,059,787.56 and 174,056.24 is: 261,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,524.86 : 1,059,787.56 = 174,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,524.86/1,059,787.56 = 174,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,524.86x = 1,059,787.56 × 174,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,524.86x = 184,462,637,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,462,637,892.37/706,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,084.43

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