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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,748.92, 1,060,134.62 and 174,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,748.92, 1,060,134.62 and 174,270.11 is: 261,407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,748.92 : 1,060,134.62 = 174,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,748.92/1,060,134.62 = 174,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,748.92x = 1,060,134.62 × 174,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,748.92x = 184,749,770,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,749,770,670.19/706,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,407.93

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