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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,141.94, 1,054,705.22 and 170,662.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,141.94, 1,054,705.22 and 170,662.97 is: 255,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,141.94 : 1,054,705.22 = 170,662.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,141.94/1,054,705.22 = 170,662.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,141.94x = 1,054,705.22 × 170,662.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,141.94x = 179,999,128,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,999,128,596.45/703,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,992.59

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