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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,629.96, 1,062,948.82 and 176,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,629.96, 1,062,948.82 and 176,150.98 is: 264,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,629.96 : 1,062,948.82 = 176,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,629.96/1,062,948.82 = 176,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,629.96x = 1,062,948.82 × 176,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,629.96x = 187,239,476,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,239,476,332.84/708,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,227.43

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