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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,593.68, 1,074,867.68 and 176,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,593.68, 1,074,867.68 and 176,853.04 is: 265,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,593.68 : 1,074,867.68 = 176,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,593.68/1,074,867.68 = 176,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,593.68x = 1,074,867.68 × 176,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,593.68x = 190,093,616,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,093,616,805.75/716,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,273.92

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