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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,249.11, 1,054,859.09 and 170,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,249.11, 1,054,859.09 and 170,772.93 is: 256,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,249.11 : 1,054,859.09 = 170,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,249.11/1,054,859.09 = 170,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,249.11x = 1,054,859.09 × 170,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,249.11x = 180,141,376,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,141,376,682.57/703,249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,155.85

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