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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,031.41, 1,060,549.30 and 174,552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,031.41, 1,060,549.30 and 174,552.50 is: 261,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,031.41 : 1,060,549.30 = 174,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,031.41/1,060,549.30 = 174,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,031.41x = 1,060,549.30 × 174,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,031.41x = 185,121,530,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,121,530,815.49/707,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,829.29

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