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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,993.86, 1,060,476.43 and 174,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,993.86, 1,060,476.43 and 174,519.50 is: 261,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,993.86 : 1,060,476.43 = 174,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,993.86/1,060,476.43 = 174,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,993.86x = 1,060,476.43 × 174,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,993.86x = 185,073,816,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,073,816,325.39/706,993.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,775.71

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