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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,522, 1,062,779.04 and 176,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,522, 1,062,779.04 and 176,042.79 is: 264,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,522 : 1,062,779.04 = 176,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,522/1,062,779.04 = 176,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,522x = 1,062,779.04 × 176,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,522x = 187,094,587,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,094,587,355.12/708,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,063.20

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