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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,251.74, 1,054,863.02 and 170,775.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,251.74, 1,054,863.02 and 170,775.56 is: 256,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,251.74 : 1,054,863.02 = 170,775.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,251.74/1,054,863.02 = 170,775.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,251.74x = 1,054,863.02 × 170,775.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,251.74x = 180,144,816,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144,816,835.60/703,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,159.79

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