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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,621.50, 1,055,423.46 and 171,142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,621.50, 1,055,423.46 and 171,142.90 is: 256,712.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,621.50 : 1,055,423.46 = 171,142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,621.50/1,055,423.46 = 171,142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,621.50x = 1,055,423.46 × 171,142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,621.50x = 180,628,231,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,628,231,672.43/703,621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,712.21

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