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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,613.93, 1,055,421.77 and 171,131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,613.93, 1,055,421.77 and 171,131.27 is: 256,697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,613.93 : 1,055,421.77 = 171,131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,613.93/1,055,421.77 = 171,131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,613.93x = 1,055,421.77 × 171,131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,613.93x = 180,615,661,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615,661,752.98/703,613.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,697.11

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