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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,585.62, 1,059,879.02 and 174,106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,585.62, 1,059,879.02 and 174,106.71 is: 261,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,585.62 : 1,059,879.02 = 174,106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,585.62/1,059,879.02 = 174,106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,585.62x = 1,059,879.02 × 174,106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,585.62x = 184,532,049,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,532,049,170.22/706,585.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,160.21

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