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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,313.77, 1,054,970.68 and 170,831.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,313.77, 1,054,970.68 and 170,831.21 is: 256,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,313.77 : 1,054,970.68 = 170,831.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,313.77/1,054,970.68 = 170,831.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,313.77x = 1,054,970.68 × 170,831.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,313.77x = 180,221,916,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,221,916,924.77/703,313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,246.82

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