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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,278.30, 1,060,907.09 and 174,799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,278.30, 1,060,907.09 and 174,799.37 is: 262,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,278.30 : 1,060,907.09 = 174,799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,278.30/1,060,907.09 = 174,799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,278.30x = 1,060,907.09 × 174,799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,278.30x = 185,445,892,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,445,892,738.80/707,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,196.50

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