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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,259.23, 1,060,878.47 and 174,780.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,259.23, 1,060,878.47 and 174,780.25 is: 262,167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,259.23 : 1,060,878.47 = 174,780.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,259.23/1,060,878.47 = 174,780.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,259.23x = 1,060,878.47 × 174,780.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,259.23x = 185,420,600,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,420,600,680.12/707,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,167.81

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