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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,195.68, 1,054,800.12 and 170,721.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,195.68, 1,054,800.12 and 170,721.38 is: 256,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,195.68 : 1,054,800.12 = 170,721.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,195.68/1,054,800.12 = 170,721.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,195.68x = 1,054,800.12 × 170,721.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,195.68x = 180,076,932,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,076,932,110.57/703,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,083.67

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