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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,257.55, 1,054,871.73 and 170,781.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,257.55, 1,054,871.73 and 170,781.37 is: 256,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,257.55 : 1,054,871.73 = 170,781.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,257.55/1,054,871.73 = 170,781.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,257.55x = 1,054,871.73 × 170,781.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,257.55x = 180,152,436,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152,436,586.49/703,257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,168.51

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