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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,260.36, 1,054,875.96 and 170,784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,260.36, 1,054,875.96 and 170,784.18 is: 256,172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,260.36 : 1,054,875.96 = 170,784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,260.36/1,054,875.96 = 170,784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,260.36x = 1,054,875.96 × 170,784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,260.36x = 180,156,125,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,156,125,830.31/703,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,172.73

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