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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,791.20, 1,063,190.62 and 176,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,791.20, 1,063,190.62 and 176,312.22 is: 264,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,791.20 : 1,063,190.62 = 176,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,791.20/1,063,190.62 = 176,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,791.20x = 1,063,190.62 × 176,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,791.20x = 187,453,498,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,453,498,495.38/708,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,469.28

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