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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,966.87, 1,061,930.84 and 175,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,966.87, 1,061,930.84 and 175,476.11 is: 263,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,966.87 : 1,061,930.84 = 175,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,966.87/1,061,930.84 = 175,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,966.87x = 1,061,930.84 × 175,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,966.87x = 186,343,486,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,343,486,705.20/707,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,209.33

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