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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,969.37, 1,061,934.58 and 175,478.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,969.37, 1,061,934.58 and 175,478.61 is: 263,213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,969.37 : 1,061,934.58 = 175,478.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,969.37/1,061,934.58 = 175,478.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,969.37x = 1,061,934.58 × 175,478.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,969.37x = 186,346,804,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,346,804,009.33/707,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,213.09

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