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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,932.98, 1,063,394.01 and 176,450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,932.98, 1,063,394.01 and 176,450.42 is: 264,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,932.98 : 1,063,394.01 = 176,450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,932.98/1,063,394.01 = 176,450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,932.98x = 1,063,394.01 × 176,450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,932.98x = 187,636,321,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,636,321,466.22/708,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,674.27

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