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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,253.48, 1,060,869.84 and 174,774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,253.48, 1,060,869.84 and 174,774.51 is: 262,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,253.48 : 1,060,869.84 = 174,774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,253.48/1,060,869.84 = 174,774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,253.48x = 1,060,869.84 × 174,774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,253.48x = 185,413,006,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,413,006,459.78/707,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,159.20

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