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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,248.36, 1,054,857.96 and 170,772.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,248.36, 1,054,857.96 and 170,772.18 is: 256,154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,248.36 : 1,054,857.96 = 170,772.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,248.36/1,054,857.96 = 170,772.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,248.36x = 1,054,857.96 × 170,772.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,248.36x = 180,140,393,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,140,393,419.55/703,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,154.73

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