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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,286.82, 1,060,919.83 and 174,807.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,286.82, 1,060,919.83 and 174,807.90 is: 262,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,286.82 : 1,060,919.83 = 174,807.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,286.82/1,060,919.83 = 174,807.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,286.82x = 1,060,919.83 × 174,807.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,286.82x = 185,457,167,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,457,167,550.66/707,286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,209.28

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