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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,196.68, 1,054,801.62 and 170,722.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,196.68, 1,054,801.62 and 170,722.38 is: 256,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,196.68 : 1,054,801.62 = 170,722.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,196.68/1,054,801.62 = 170,722.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,196.68x = 1,054,801.62 × 170,722.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,196.68x = 180,078,242,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,078,242,994.26/703,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,085.17

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