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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,387.04, 1,055,081.92 and 170,908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,387.04, 1,055,081.92 and 170,908.56 is: 256,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,387.04 : 1,055,081.92 = 170,908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,387.04/1,055,081.92 = 170,908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,387.04x = 1,055,081.92 × 170,908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,387.04x = 180,322,531,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,322,531,629.24/703,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,363.17

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