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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,023.11, 1,060,536.87 and 174,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,023.11, 1,060,536.87 and 174,544.20 is: 261,816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,023.11 : 1,060,536.87 = 174,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,023.11/1,060,536.87 = 174,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,023.11x = 1,060,536.87 × 174,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,023.11x = 185,110,559,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,110,559,544.65/707,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,816.84

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