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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,955.80, 1,063,428.24 and 176,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,955.80, 1,063,428.24 and 176,473.20 is: 264,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,955.80 : 1,063,428.24 = 176,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,955.80/1,063,428.24 = 176,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,955.80x = 1,063,428.24 × 176,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,955.80x = 187,666,584,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,666,584,483.17/708,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,708.44

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