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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,767.69, 1,060,162.79 and 174,288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,767.69, 1,060,162.79 and 174,288.90 is: 261,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,767.69 : 1,060,162.79 = 174,288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,767.69/1,060,162.79 = 174,288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,767.69x = 1,060,162.79 × 174,288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,767.69x = 184,774,605,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,774,605,618.59/706,767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,436.12

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