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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,539.38, 1,062,809.83 and 176,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,539.38, 1,062,809.83 and 176,060.41 is: 264,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,539.38 : 1,062,809.83 = 176,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,539.38/1,062,809.83 = 176,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,539.38x = 1,062,809.83 × 176,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,539.38x = 187,118,734,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,118,734,421.83/708,539.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,090.80

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