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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,306.80, 1,054,960.23 and 170,824.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,306.80, 1,054,960.23 and 170,824.25 is: 256,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,306.80 : 1,054,960.23 = 170,824.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,306.80/1,054,960.23 = 170,824.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,306.80x = 1,054,960.23 × 170,824.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,306.80x = 180,212,784,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,212,784,794.78/703,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,236.37

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