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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,021.61, 1,060,534.62 and 174,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,021.61, 1,060,534.62 and 174,542.70 is: 261,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,021.61 : 1,060,534.62 = 174,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,021.61/1,060,534.62 = 174,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,021.61x = 1,060,534.62 × 174,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,021.61x = 185,108,574,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,108,574,029.77/707,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,814.59

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