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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,362.07, 1,055,044.32 and 170,883.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,362.07, 1,055,044.32 and 170,883.46 is: 256,325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,362.07 : 1,055,044.32 = 170,883.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,362.07/1,055,044.32 = 170,883.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,362.07x = 1,055,044.32 × 170,883.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,362.07x = 180,289,623,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,289,623,854.95/703,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,325.49

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