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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,233.77, 1,054,850.66 and 170,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,233.77, 1,054,850.66 and 170,751.22 is: 256,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,233.77 : 1,054,850.66 = 170,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,233.77/1,054,850.66 = 170,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,233.77x = 1,054,850.66 × 170,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,233.77x = 180,117,034,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,117,034,902.56/703,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,126.83

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