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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,178.59, 1,063,771.94 and 176,699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,178.59, 1,063,771.94 and 176,699.71 is: 265,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,178.59 : 1,063,771.94 = 176,699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,178.59/1,063,771.94 = 176,699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,178.59x = 1,063,771.94 × 176,699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,178.59x = 187,968,193,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,968,193,304.14/709,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,050.58

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