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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,250.24, 1,054,860.77 and 170,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,250.24, 1,054,860.77 and 170,774.06 is: 256,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,250.24 : 1,054,860.77 = 170,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,250.24/1,054,860.77 = 170,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,250.24x = 1,054,860.77 × 170,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,250.24x = 180,142,851,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,142,851,580.26/703,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,157.54

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