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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,942.65, 1,063,408.50 and 176,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,942.65, 1,063,408.50 and 176,460.12 is: 264,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,942.65 : 1,063,408.50 = 176,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,942.65/1,063,408.50 = 176,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,942.65x = 1,063,408.50 × 176,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,942.65x = 187,649,191,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,649,191,519.02/708,942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,688.82

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