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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,506.10, 1,055,251.50 and 171,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,506.10, 1,055,251.50 and 171,027.69 is: 256,539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,506.10 : 1,055,251.50 = 171,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,506.10/1,055,251.50 = 171,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,506.10x = 1,055,251.50 × 171,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,506.10x = 180,477,226,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,477,226,414.04/703,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,539.68

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