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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,751.46, 1,063,131.03 and 176,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,751.46, 1,063,131.03 and 176,272.49 is: 264,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,751.46 : 1,063,131.03 = 176,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,751.46/1,063,131.03 = 176,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,751.46x = 1,063,131.03 × 176,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,751.46x = 187,400,747,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,400,747,657.35/708,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,409.68

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