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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,247.95, 1,054,857.35 and 170,771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,247.95, 1,054,857.35 and 170,771.77 is: 256,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,247.95 : 1,054,857.35 = 170,771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,247.95/1,054,857.35 = 170,771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,247.95x = 1,054,857.35 × 170,771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,247.95x = 180,139,860,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,139,860,712.73/703,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,154.12

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