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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,785.18, 1,063,181.61 and 176,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,785.18, 1,063,181.61 and 176,306.22 is: 264,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,785.18 : 1,063,181.61 = 176,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,785.18/1,063,181.61 = 176,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,785.18x = 1,063,181.61 × 176,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,785.18x = 187,445,530,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,445,530,832.61/708,785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,460.29

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