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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,222.63, 1,065,336.68 and 177,742.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,222.63, 1,065,336.68 and 177,742.19 is: 266,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,222.63 : 1,065,336.68 = 177,742.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,222.63/1,065,336.68 = 177,742.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,222.63x = 1,065,336.68 × 177,742.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,222.63x = 189,355,277,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,355,277,698.23/710,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,613.98

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