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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,257.45, 1,060,887.08 and 174,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,257.45, 1,060,887.08 and 174,770.34 is: 262,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,257.45 : 1,060,887.08 = 174,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,257.45/1,060,887.08 = 174,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,257.45x = 1,060,887.08 × 174,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,257.45x = 185,411,595,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,411,595,673.21/707,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,155.73

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