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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,932.27, 1,063,392.94 and 176,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,932.27, 1,063,392.94 and 176,449.73 is: 264,673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,932.27 : 1,063,392.94 = 176,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,932.27/1,063,392.94 = 176,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,932.27x = 1,063,392.94 × 176,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,932.27x = 187,635,390,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,635,390,947.69/708,932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,673.23

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