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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,259.47, 1,060,890.08 and 174,772.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,259.47, 1,060,890.08 and 174,772.35 is: 262,158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,259.47 : 1,060,890.08 = 174,772.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,259.47/1,060,890.08 = 174,772.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,259.47x = 1,060,890.08 × 174,772.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,259.47x = 185,414,251,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,414,251,499.43/707,259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,158.74

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