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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,149.28, 1,054,724.46 and 170,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,149.28, 1,054,724.46 and 170,670.82 is: 256,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,149.28 : 1,054,724.46 = 170,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,149.28/1,054,724.46 = 170,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,149.28x = 1,054,724.46 × 170,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,149.28x = 180,010,688,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,010,688,462.26/703,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,006.36

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