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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,580.32, 1,062,867.60 and 176,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,580.32, 1,062,867.60 and 176,091.36 is: 264,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,580.32 : 1,062,867.60 = 176,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,580.32/1,062,867.60 = 176,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,580.32x = 1,062,867.60 × 176,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,580.32x = 187,161,801,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,161,801,183.94/708,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,136.32

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