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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,993.61, 1,060,476.06 and 174,519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,993.61, 1,060,476.06 and 174,519.25 is: 261,775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,993.61 : 1,060,476.06 = 174,519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,993.61/1,060,476.06 = 174,519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,993.61x = 1,060,476.06 × 174,519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,993.61x = 185,073,483,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,073,483,982.97/706,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,775.33

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