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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,464.08, 1,055,186.94 and 170,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,464.08, 1,055,186.94 and 170,983.60 is: 256,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,464.08 : 1,055,186.94 = 170,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,464.08/1,055,186.94 = 170,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,464.08x = 1,055,186.94 × 170,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,464.08x = 180,419,661,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419,661,674.18/703,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,473.17

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