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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,935.63, 1,063,397.98 and 176,453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,935.63, 1,063,397.98 and 176,453.07 is: 264,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,935.63 : 1,063,397.98 = 176,453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,935.63/1,063,397.98 = 176,453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,935.63x = 1,063,397.98 × 176,453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,935.63x = 187,639,838,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,639,838,202.80/708,935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,678.24

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