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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,582.88, 1,055,359.53 and 171,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,582.88, 1,055,359.53 and 171,106.70 is: 256,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,582.88 : 1,055,359.53 = 171,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,582.88/1,055,359.53 = 171,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,582.88x = 1,055,359.53 × 171,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,582.88x = 180,579,081,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,579,081,215.05/703,582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,656.45

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