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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,635.36, 1,055,453.34 and 171,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,635.36, 1,055,453.34 and 171,153.12 is: 256,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,635.36 : 1,055,453.34 = 171,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,635.36/1,055,453.34 = 171,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,635.36x = 1,055,453.34 × 171,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,635.36x = 180,644,132,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,644,132,155.42/703,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,729.75

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