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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,661.78, 1,055,483.46 and 171,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,661.78, 1,055,483.46 and 171,183.38 is: 256,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,661.78 : 1,055,483.46 = 171,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,661.78/1,055,483.46 = 171,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,661.78x = 1,055,483.46 × 171,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,661.78x = 180,681,220,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,681,220,939.48/703,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,772.82

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