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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,584.62, 1,059,877.52 and 174,105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,584.62, 1,059,877.52 and 174,105.71 is: 261,158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,584.62 : 1,059,877.52 = 174,105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,584.62/1,059,877.52 = 174,105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,584.62x = 1,059,877.52 × 174,105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,584.62x = 184,530,728,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,530,728,132.64/706,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,158.71

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