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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,239.92, 1,060,831.11 and 174,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,239.92, 1,060,831.11 and 174,747.54 is: 262,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,239.92 : 1,060,831.11 = 174,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,239.92/1,060,831.11 = 174,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,239.92x = 1,060,831.11 × 174,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,239.92x = 185,377,626,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,377,626,827.97/707,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,114.20

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