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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,722.78, 1,063,088.40 and 176,243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,722.78, 1,063,088.40 and 176,243.81 is: 264,366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,722.78 : 1,063,088.40 = 176,243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,722.78/1,063,088.40 = 176,243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,722.78x = 1,063,088.40 × 176,243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,722.78x = 187,362,749,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,362,749,982.80/708,722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,366.77

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