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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,249.55, 1,054,859.75 and 170,773.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,249.55, 1,054,859.75 and 170,773.37 is: 256,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,249.55 : 1,054,859.75 = 170,773.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,249.55/1,054,859.75 = 170,773.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,249.55x = 1,054,859.75 × 170,773.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,249.55x = 180,141,953,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,141,953,530.99/703,249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,156.51

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