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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,534.86, 1,055,287.71 and 171,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,534.86, 1,055,287.71 and 171,058.68 is: 256,584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,534.86 : 1,055,287.71 = 171,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,534.86/1,055,287.71 = 171,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,534.86x = 1,055,287.71 × 171,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,534.86x = 180,516,122,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,516,122,692.82/703,534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,584.47

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