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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,768.43, 1,063,156.59 and 176,289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,768.43, 1,063,156.59 and 176,289.21 is: 264,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,768.43 : 1,063,156.59 = 176,289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,768.43/1,063,156.59 = 176,289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,768.43x = 1,063,156.59 × 176,289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,768.43x = 187,423,035,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,423,035,357.39/708,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,434.80

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