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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,004.18, 1,070,988.64 and 174,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,004.18, 1,070,988.64 and 174,264.32 is: 261,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,004.18 : 1,070,988.64 = 174,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,004.18/1,070,988.64 = 174,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,004.18x = 1,070,988.64 × 174,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,004.18x = 186,635,107,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,635,107,077.33/714,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,392.18

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