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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,388.04, 1,055,083.42 and 170,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,388.04, 1,055,083.42 and 170,909.56 is: 256,364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,388.04 : 1,055,083.42 = 170,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,388.04/1,055,083.42 = 170,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,388.04x = 1,055,083.42 × 170,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,388.04x = 180,323,843,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,323,843,075.50/703,388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,364.67

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