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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,255.36, 1,054,878.36 and 170,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,255.36, 1,054,878.36 and 170,772.76 is: 256,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,255.36 : 1,054,878.36 = 170,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,255.36/1,054,878.36 = 170,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,255.36x = 1,054,878.36 × 170,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,255.36x = 180,144,489,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,144,489,001.47/703,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,158.00

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