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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,381.04, 1,055,072.88 and 170,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,381.04, 1,055,072.88 and 170,902.52 is: 256,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,381.04 : 1,055,072.88 = 170,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,381.04/1,055,072.88 = 170,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,381.04x = 1,055,072.88 × 170,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,381.04x = 180,314,613,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,314,613,975.66/703,381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,354.10

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