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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,597.39, 1,059,871 and 201,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,597.39, 1,059,871 and 201,161.04 is: 301,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,597.39 : 1,059,871 = 201,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,597.39/1,059,871 = 201,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,597.39x = 1,059,871 × 201,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,597.39x = 213,204,752,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,204,752,625.84/706,597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,734.42

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