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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,204.64, 1,054,799.21 and 170,725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,204.64, 1,054,799.21 and 170,725.42 is: 256,086.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,204.64 : 1,054,799.21 = 170,725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,204.64/1,054,799.21 = 170,725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,204.64x = 1,054,799.21 × 170,725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,204.64x = 180,081,039,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,081,039,888.23/703,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,086.25

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