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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,029.93, 1,060,547.10 and 174,551.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,029.93, 1,060,547.10 and 174,551.01 is: 261,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,029.93 : 1,060,547.10 = 174,551.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,029.93/1,060,547.10 = 174,551.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,029.93x = 1,060,547.10 × 174,551.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,029.93x = 185,119,567,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,119,567,457.57/707,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,827.06

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