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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,460.58, 1,055,181.69 and 170,980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,460.58, 1,055,181.69 and 170,980.08 is: 256,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,460.58 : 1,055,181.69 = 170,980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,460.58/1,055,181.69 = 170,980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,460.58x = 1,055,181.69 × 170,980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,460.58x = 180,415,049,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,415,049,770.74/703,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,467.89

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