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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,305.04, 1,054,942.80 and 170,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,305.04, 1,054,942.80 and 170,828.68 is: 256,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,305.04 : 1,054,942.80 = 170,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,305.04/1,054,942.80 = 170,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,305.04x = 1,054,942.80 × 170,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,305.04x = 180,214,485,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,214,485,999.50/703,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,239.43

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