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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,267.24, 1,060,890.44 and 174,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,267.24, 1,060,890.44 and 174,788.24 is: 262,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,267.24 : 1,060,890.44 = 174,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,267.24/1,060,890.44 = 174,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,267.24x = 1,060,890.44 × 174,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,267.24x = 185,431,172,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,431,172,840.43/707,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,179.78

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