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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,983.96, 1,069,464.47 and 173,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,983.96, 1,069,464.47 and 173,244.51 is: 259,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,983.96 : 1,069,464.47 = 173,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,983.96/1,069,464.47 = 173,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,983.96x = 1,069,464.47 × 173,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,983.96x = 185,278,847,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,278,847,201.34/712,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,863.98

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