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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,519.86, 1,055,265.21 and 171,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,519.86, 1,055,265.21 and 171,043.68 is: 256,561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,519.86 : 1,055,265.21 = 171,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,519.86/1,055,265.21 = 171,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,519.86x = 1,055,265.21 × 171,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,519.86x = 180,496,444,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,496,444,894.37/703,519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,561.98

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