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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,929.52, 1,063,388.81 and 176,446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,929.52, 1,063,388.81 and 176,446.97 is: 264,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,929.52 : 1,063,388.81 = 176,446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,929.52/1,063,388.81 = 176,446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,929.52x = 1,063,388.81 × 176,446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,929.52x = 187,631,727,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,631,727,257.23/708,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,669.08

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