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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,526.38, 1,055,289.60 and 171,043.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,526.38, 1,055,289.60 and 171,043.85 is: 256,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,526.38 : 1,055,289.60 = 171,043.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,526.38/1,055,289.60 = 171,043.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,526.38x = 1,055,289.60 × 171,043.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,526.38x = 180,500,798,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,500,798,687.18/703,526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,565.79

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