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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,994.86, 1,060,477.93 and 174,520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,994.86, 1,060,477.93 and 174,520.50 is: 261,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,994.86 : 1,060,477.93 = 174,520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,994.86/1,060,477.93 = 174,520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,994.86x = 1,060,477.93 × 174,520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,994.86x = 185,075,138,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,075,138,582.57/706,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,777.21

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