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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,248.95, 1,054,858.85 and 170,772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,248.95, 1,054,858.85 and 170,772.77 is: 256,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,248.95 : 1,054,858.85 = 170,772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,248.95/1,054,858.85 = 170,772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,248.95x = 1,054,858.85 × 170,772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,248.95x = 180,141,167,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,141,167,773.52/703,248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,155.62

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