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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,385.79, 1,055,080.01 and 170,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,385.79, 1,055,080.01 and 170,907.27 is: 256,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,385.79 : 1,055,080.01 = 170,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,385.79/1,055,080.01 = 170,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,385.79x = 1,055,080.01 × 170,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,385.79x = 180,320,843,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,320,843,286.14/703,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,361.23

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