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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,624.95, 1,062,941.31 and 176,145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,624.95, 1,062,941.31 and 176,145.98 is: 264,219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,624.95 : 1,062,941.31 = 176,145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,624.95/1,062,941.31 = 176,145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,624.95x = 1,062,941.31 × 176,145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,624.95x = 187,232,833,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,232,833,417.73/708,624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,219.93

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