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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,636.86, 1,055,455.59 and 171,154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,636.86, 1,055,455.59 and 171,154.62 is: 256,732.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,636.86 : 1,055,455.59 = 171,154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,636.86/1,055,455.59 = 171,154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,636.86x = 1,055,455.59 × 171,154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,636.86x = 180,646,100,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,646,100,433.33/703,636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,732.00

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