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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,459.60, 1,055,180.18 and 170,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,459.60, 1,055,180.18 and 170,979.08 is: 256,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,459.60 : 1,055,180.18 = 170,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,459.60/1,055,180.18 = 170,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,459.60x = 1,055,180.18 × 170,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,459.60x = 180,413,736,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,413,736,410.63/703,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,466.38

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