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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,537.38, 1,062,806.83 and 176,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,537.38, 1,062,806.83 and 176,058.41 is: 264,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,537.38 : 1,062,806.83 = 176,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,537.38/1,062,806.83 = 176,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,537.38x = 1,062,806.83 × 176,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,537.38x = 187,116,074,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,116,074,872.76/708,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,087.80

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