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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,263.74, 1,060,885.22 and 174,784.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,263.74, 1,060,885.22 and 174,784.77 is: 262,174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,263.74 : 1,060,885.22 = 174,784.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,263.74/1,060,885.22 = 174,784.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,263.74x = 1,060,885.22 × 174,784.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,263.74x = 185,426,578,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,426,578,300.18/707,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,174.59

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