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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,617.01, 1,055,425.51 and 171,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,617.01, 1,055,425.51 and 171,138.40 is: 256,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,617.01 : 1,055,425.51 = 171,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,617.01/1,055,425.51 = 171,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,617.01x = 1,055,425.51 × 171,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,617.01x = 180,623,830,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,623,830,675.94/703,617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,707.60

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