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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,712.15, 1,063,072.45 and 176,233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,712.15, 1,063,072.45 and 176,233.18 is: 264,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,712.15 : 1,063,072.45 = 176,233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,712.15/1,063,072.45 = 176,233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,712.15x = 1,063,072.45 × 176,233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,712.15x = 187,348,638,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,348,638,874.47/708,712.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,350.82

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