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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,558.63, 1,055,323.36 and 171,082.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,558.63, 1,055,323.36 and 171,082.45 is: 256,620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,558.63 : 1,055,323.36 = 171,082.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,558.63/1,055,323.36 = 171,082.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,558.63x = 1,055,323.36 × 171,082.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,558.63x = 180,547,305,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,547,305,971.03/703,558.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,620.13

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