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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,629.92, 1,062,948.76 and 176,150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,629.92, 1,062,948.76 and 176,150.97 is: 264,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,629.92 : 1,062,948.76 = 176,150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,629.92/1,062,948.76 = 176,150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,629.92x = 1,062,948.76 × 176,150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,629.92x = 187,239,454,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,239,454,693.92/708,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,227.42

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