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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,284.57, 1,060,916.46 and 174,805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,284.57, 1,060,916.46 and 174,805.65 is: 262,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,284.57 : 1,060,916.46 = 174,805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,284.57/1,060,916.46 = 174,805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,284.57x = 1,060,916.46 × 174,805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,284.57x = 185,454,191,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,454,191,386.00/707,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,205.91

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