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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,555.76, 1,055,323.56 and 171,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,555.76, 1,055,323.56 and 171,075.44 is: 256,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,555.76 : 1,055,323.56 = 171,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,555.76/1,055,323.56 = 171,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,555.76x = 1,055,323.56 × 171,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,555.76x = 180,539,942,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,539,942,369.37/703,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,610.71

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