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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,476.60, 1,055,205.40 and 170,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,476.60, 1,055,205.40 and 170,996.08 is: 256,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,476.60 : 1,055,205.40 = 170,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,476.60/1,055,205.40 = 170,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,476.60x = 1,055,205.40 × 170,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,476.60x = 180,435,986,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,435,986,994.83/703,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,491.81

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