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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,538.38, 1,062,808.33 and 176,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,538.38, 1,062,808.33 and 176,059.41 is: 264,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,538.38 : 1,062,808.33 = 176,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,538.38/1,062,808.33 = 176,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,538.38x = 1,062,808.33 × 176,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,538.38x = 187,117,407,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,117,407,522.89/708,538.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,089.30

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