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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,460.08, 1,055,180.94 and 170,979.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,460.08, 1,055,180.94 and 170,979.58 is: 256,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,460.08 : 1,055,180.94 = 170,979.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,460.08/1,055,180.94 = 170,979.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,460.08x = 1,055,180.94 × 170,979.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,460.08x = 180,414,393,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,414,393,945.21/703,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,467.14

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