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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,992.86, 1,060,474.93 and 174,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,992.86, 1,060,474.93 and 174,518.50 is: 261,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,992.86 : 1,060,474.93 = 174,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,992.86/1,060,474.93 = 174,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,992.86x = 1,060,474.93 × 174,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,992.86x = 185,072,493,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,072,493,953.78/706,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,774.21

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