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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,540.06, 1,062,810.87 and 176,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,540.06, 1,062,810.87 and 176,061.09 is: 264,091.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,540.06 : 1,062,810.87 = 176,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,540.06/1,062,810.87 = 176,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,540.06x = 1,062,810.87 × 176,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,540.06x = 187,119,640,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,119,640,236.05/708,540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,091.83

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