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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,932.52, 1,063,393.31 and 176,450.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,932.52, 1,063,393.31 and 176,450.00 is: 264,673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,932.52 : 1,063,393.31 = 176,450.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,932.52/1,063,393.31 = 176,450.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,932.52x = 1,063,393.31 × 176,450.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,932.52x = 187,635,744,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,635,744,673.66/708,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,673.63

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