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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,999.40, 1,063,499.10 and 176,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,999.40, 1,063,499.10 and 176,516.20 is: 264,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,999.40 : 1,063,499.10 = 176,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,999.40/1,063,499.10 = 176,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,999.40x = 1,063,499.10 × 176,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,999.40x = 187,724,819,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,724,819,835.42/708,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,774.30

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