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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,787.68, 1,063,185.36 and 176,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,787.68, 1,063,185.36 and 176,308.72 is: 264,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,787.68 : 1,063,185.36 = 176,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,787.68/1,063,185.36 = 176,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,787.68x = 1,063,185.36 × 176,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,787.68x = 187,448,849,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,448,849,944.34/708,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,464.04

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