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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,751.43, 1,060,138.37 and 174,272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,751.43, 1,060,138.37 and 174,272.61 is: 261,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,751.43 : 1,060,138.37 = 174,272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,751.43/1,060,138.37 = 174,272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,751.43x = 1,060,138.37 × 174,272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,751.43x = 184,753,080,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,753,080,701.05/706,751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,411.68

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