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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,391.04, 1,055,087.88 and 170,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,391.04, 1,055,087.88 and 170,912.52 is: 256,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,391.04 : 1,055,087.88 = 170,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,391.04/1,055,087.88 = 170,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,391.04x = 1,055,087.88 × 170,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,391.04x = 180,327,728,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,327,728,392.26/703,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,369.10

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