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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,314.43, 1,054,971.66 and 170,831.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,314.43, 1,054,971.66 and 170,831.87 is: 256,247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,314.43 : 1,054,971.66 = 170,831.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,314.43/1,054,971.66 = 170,831.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,314.43x = 1,054,971.66 × 170,831.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,314.43x = 180,222,781,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,222,781,474.80/703,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,247.81

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