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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,608.27, 1,055,402.38 and 171,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,608.27, 1,055,402.38 and 171,130.27 is: 256,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,608.27 : 1,055,402.38 = 171,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,608.27/1,055,402.38 = 171,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,608.27x = 1,055,402.38 × 171,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,608.27x = 180,611,288,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,611,288,543.21/703,608.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,692.96

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