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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,799.93, 1,069,200.41 and 173,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,799.93, 1,069,200.41 and 173,057.24 is: 259,585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,799.93 : 1,069,200.41 = 173,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,799.93/1,069,200.41 = 173,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,799.93x = 1,069,200.41 × 173,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,799.93x = 185,032,873,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,032,873,769.18/712,799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,585.99

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