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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,393.54, 1,055,091.63 and 170,915.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,393.54, 1,055,091.63 and 170,915.02 is: 256,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,393.54 : 1,055,091.63 = 170,915.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,393.54/1,055,091.63 = 170,915.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,393.54x = 1,055,091.63 × 170,915.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,393.54x = 180,331,007,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,331,007,043.28/703,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,372.85

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