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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,933.52, 1,063,394.81 and 176,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,933.52, 1,063,394.81 and 176,451 is: 264,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,933.52 : 1,063,394.81 = 176,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,933.52/1,063,394.81 = 176,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,933.52x = 1,063,394.81 × 176,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,933.52x = 187,637,077,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,637,077,619.31/708,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,675.14

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