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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,236.92, 1,060,826.63 and 174,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,236.92, 1,060,826.63 and 174,744.54 is: 262,109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,236.92 : 1,060,826.63 = 174,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,236.92/1,060,826.63 = 174,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,236.92x = 1,060,826.63 × 174,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,236.92x = 185,373,660,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,373,660,605.38/707,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,109.71

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