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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,934.02, 1,063,395.56 and 176,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,934.02, 1,063,395.56 and 176,451.50 is: 264,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,934.02 : 1,063,395.56 = 176,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,934.02/1,063,395.56 = 176,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,934.02x = 1,063,395.56 × 176,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,934.02x = 187,637,735,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,637,735,456.11/708,934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,675.88

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