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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,750.43, 1,060,136.87 and 174,271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,750.43, 1,060,136.87 and 174,271.61 is: 261,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,750.43 : 1,060,136.87 = 174,271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,750.43/1,060,136.87 = 174,271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,750.43x = 1,060,136.87 × 174,271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,750.43x = 184,751,752,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,751,752,983.22/706,750.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,410.18

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