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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,510.23, 1,061,252.79 and 175,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,510.23, 1,061,252.79 and 175,031.21 is: 262,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,510.23 : 1,061,252.79 = 175,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,510.23/1,061,252.79 = 175,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,510.23x = 1,061,252.79 × 175,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,510.23x = 185,752,361,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,752,361,946.34/707,510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,543.71

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