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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,386.92, 1,055,081.70 and 170,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,386.92, 1,055,081.70 and 170,908.40 is: 256,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,386.92 : 1,055,081.70 = 170,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,386.92/1,055,081.70 = 170,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,386.92x = 1,055,081.70 × 170,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,386.92x = 180,322,319,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,322,319,940.87/703,386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,362.92

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