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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,382.54, 1,055,075.13 and 170,904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,382.54, 1,055,075.13 and 170,904.02 is: 256,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,382.54 : 1,055,075.13 = 170,904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,382.54/1,055,075.13 = 170,904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,382.54x = 1,055,075.13 × 170,904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,382.54x = 180,316,581,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,316,581,119.02/703,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,356.35

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