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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,117.72, 1,054,665.42 and 170,643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,117.72, 1,054,665.42 and 170,643.16 is: 255,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,117.72 : 1,054,665.42 = 170,643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,117.72/1,054,665.42 = 170,643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,117.72x = 1,054,665.42 × 170,643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,117.72x = 179,971,440,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,971,440,011.53/703,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,962.03

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