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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,808.69, 1,063,216.91 and 176,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,808.69, 1,063,216.91 and 176,329.72 is: 264,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,808.69 : 1,063,216.91 = 176,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,808.69/1,063,216.91 = 176,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,808.69x = 1,063,216.91 × 176,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,808.69x = 187,476,740,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,476,740,039.57/708,808.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,495.54

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