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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,361.07, 1,055,042.82 and 170,882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,361.07, 1,055,042.82 and 170,882.46 is: 256,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,361.07 : 1,055,042.82 = 170,882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,361.07/1,055,042.82 = 170,882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,361.07x = 1,055,042.82 × 170,882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,361.07x = 180,288,312,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,288,312,486.94/703,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,323.99

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