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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,197.50, 1,063,793.82 and 176,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,197.50, 1,063,793.82 and 176,718.90 is: 265,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,197.50 : 1,063,793.82 = 176,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,197.50/1,063,793.82 = 176,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,197.50x = 1,063,793.82 × 176,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,197.50x = 187,992,473,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,992,473,697.20/709,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,077.74

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