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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,619.51, 1,055,420.46 and 171,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,619.51, 1,055,420.46 and 171,140.90 is: 256,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,619.51 : 1,055,420.46 = 171,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,619.51/1,055,420.46 = 171,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,619.51x = 1,055,420.46 × 171,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,619.51x = 180,625,602,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,625,602,125.71/703,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,709.20

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