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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,998.40, 1,063,497.60 and 176,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,998.40, 1,063,497.60 and 176,515.20 is: 264,772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,998.40 : 1,063,497.60 = 176,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,998.40/1,063,497.60 = 176,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,998.40x = 1,063,497.60 × 176,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,998.40x = 187,723,491,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,723,491,563.52/708,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,772.80

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