Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,021.74, 1,060,534.81 and 174,542.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 707,021.74, 1,060,534.81 and 174,542.82 is: 261,814.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
707,021.74 : 1,060,534.81 = 174,542.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
707,021.74/1,060,534.81 = 174,542.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
707,021.74x = 1,060,534.81 × 174,542.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
707,021.74x = 185,108,739,986.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,108,739,986.21/707,021.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,814.78
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