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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,311.40, 1,054,967.11 and 170,828.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,311.40, 1,054,967.11 and 170,828.84 is: 256,243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,311.40 : 1,054,967.11 = 170,828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,311.40/1,054,967.11 = 170,828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,311.40x = 1,054,967.11 × 170,828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,311.40x = 180,218,810,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,218,810,810.71/703,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,243.27

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