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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,379.04, 1,055,069.88 and 170,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,379.04, 1,055,069.88 and 170,900.52 is: 256,351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,379.04 : 1,055,069.88 = 170,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,379.04/1,055,069.88 = 170,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,379.04x = 1,055,069.88 × 170,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,379.04x = 180,311,991,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,311,991,128.34/703,379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,351.10

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