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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,007.88, 1,070,994.16 and 174,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,007.88, 1,070,994.16 and 174,268.16 is: 261,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,007.88 : 1,070,994.16 = 174,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,007.88/1,070,994.16 = 174,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,007.88x = 1,070,994.16 × 174,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,007.88x = 186,640,181,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,640,181,633.95/714,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,397.93

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