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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,248.70, 1,054,858.48 and 170,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,248.70, 1,054,858.48 and 170,772.52 is: 256,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,248.70 : 1,054,858.48 = 170,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,248.70/1,054,858.48 = 170,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,248.70x = 1,054,858.48 × 170,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,248.70x = 180,140,840,872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,140,840,872.97/703,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,155.24

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