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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,033.18, 1,060,551.96 and 174,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,033.18, 1,060,551.96 and 174,554.27 is: 261,831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,033.18 : 1,060,551.96 = 174,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,033.18/1,060,551.96 = 174,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,033.18x = 1,060,551.96 × 174,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,033.18x = 185,123,873,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,123,873,174.87/707,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,831.95

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