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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,385.42, 1,055,079.44 and 170,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,385.42, 1,055,079.44 and 170,906.90 is: 256,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,385.42 : 1,055,079.44 = 170,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,385.42/1,055,079.44 = 170,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,385.42x = 1,055,079.44 × 170,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,385.42x = 180,320,351,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,320,351,496.01/703,385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,360.66

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