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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,632.76, 1,055,449.41 and 171,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,632.76, 1,055,449.41 and 171,150.50 is: 256,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,632.76 : 1,055,449.41 = 171,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,632.76/1,055,449.41 = 171,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,632.76x = 1,055,449.41 × 171,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,632.76x = 180,640,696,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640,696,243.01/703,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,725.82

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