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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,348.52, 1,055,022.57 and 170,865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,348.52, 1,055,022.57 and 170,865.86 is: 256,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,348.52 : 1,055,022.57 = 170,865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,348.52/1,055,022.57 = 170,865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,348.52x = 1,055,022.57 × 170,865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,348.52x = 180,267,333,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,267,333,467.35/703,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,298.73

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