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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,261.13, 1,060,881.27 and 174,782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,261.13, 1,060,881.27 and 174,782.13 is: 262,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,261.13 : 1,060,881.27 = 174,782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,261.13/1,060,881.27 = 174,782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,261.13x = 1,060,881.27 × 174,782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,261.13x = 185,423,088,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,423,088,047.71/707,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,170.62

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