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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,261.22, 1,060,881.46 and 174,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,261.22, 1,060,881.46 and 174,782.24 is: 262,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,261.22 : 1,060,881.46 = 174,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,261.22/1,060,881.46 = 174,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,261.22x = 1,060,881.46 × 174,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,261.22x = 185,423,237,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,423,237,953.27/707,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,170.80

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