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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,231.90, 1,054,847.85 and 170,749.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,231.90, 1,054,847.85 and 170,749.34 is: 256,124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,231.90 : 1,054,847.85 = 170,749.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,231.90/1,054,847.85 = 170,749.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,231.90x = 1,054,847.85 × 170,749.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,231.90x = 180,114,575,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,114,575,916.17/703,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,124.01

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