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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,627.96, 1,062,945.82 and 176,148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,627.96, 1,062,945.82 and 176,148.98 is: 264,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,627.96 : 1,062,945.82 = 176,148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,627.96/1,062,945.82 = 176,148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,627.96x = 1,062,945.82 × 176,148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,627.96x = 187,236,821,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,236,821,988.26/708,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,224.43

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