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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,030.38, 1,060,547.74 and 174,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,030.38, 1,060,547.74 and 174,551.46 is: 261,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,030.38 : 1,060,547.74 = 174,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,030.38/1,060,547.74 = 174,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,030.38x = 1,060,547.74 × 174,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,030.38x = 185,120,156,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,120,156,416.70/707,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,827.73

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