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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,628.96, 1,062,947.32 and 176,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,628.96, 1,062,947.32 and 176,149.98 is: 264,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,628.96 : 1,062,947.32 = 176,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,628.96/1,062,947.32 = 176,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,628.96x = 1,062,947.32 × 176,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,628.96x = 187,238,149,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,238,149,159.05/708,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,225.93

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