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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,248.55, 1,054,858.24 and 170,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,248.55, 1,054,858.24 and 170,772.37 is: 256,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,248.55 : 1,054,858.24 = 170,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,248.55/1,054,858.24 = 170,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,248.55x = 1,054,858.24 × 170,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,248.55x = 180,140,643,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,140,643,511.07/703,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,155.02

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