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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,651.52, 1,062,968.04 and 176,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,651.52, 1,062,968.04 and 176,177.16 is: 264,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,651.52 : 1,062,968.04 = 176,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,651.52/1,062,968.04 = 176,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,651.52x = 1,062,968.04 × 176,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,651.52x = 187,270,690,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,270,690,457.97/708,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,263.44

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