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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,277.54, 1,060,905.96 and 174,798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,277.54, 1,060,905.96 and 174,798.63 is: 262,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,277.54 : 1,060,905.96 = 174,798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,277.54/1,060,905.96 = 174,798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,277.54x = 1,060,905.96 × 174,798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,277.54x = 185,444,908,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,444,908,366.84/707,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,195.39

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