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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,264.87, 1,060,886.90 and 174,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,264.87, 1,060,886.90 and 174,785.87 is: 262,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,264.87 : 1,060,886.90 = 174,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,264.87/1,060,886.90 = 174,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,264.87x = 1,060,886.90 × 174,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,264.87x = 185,428,042,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,428,042,877.29/707,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,176.24

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