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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,029.43, 1,060,546.35 and 174,550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,029.43, 1,060,546.35 and 174,550.51 is: 261,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,029.43 : 1,060,546.35 = 174,550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,029.43/1,060,546.35 = 174,550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,029.43x = 1,060,546.35 × 174,550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,029.43x = 185,118,900,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,118,900,968.41/707,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,826.30

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