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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,264.97, 1,060,898.33 and 174,777.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,264.97, 1,060,898.33 and 174,777.85 is: 262,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,264.97 : 1,060,898.33 = 174,777.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,264.97/1,060,898.33 = 174,777.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,264.97x = 1,060,898.33 × 174,777.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,264.97x = 185,421,529,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,421,529,185.99/707,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,166.99

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