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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,696.80, 1,055,545.20 and 171,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,696.80, 1,055,545.20 and 171,213.60 is: 256,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,696.80 : 1,055,545.20 = 171,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,696.80/1,055,545.20 = 171,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,696.80x = 1,055,545.20 × 171,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,696.80x = 180,723,693,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,723,693,654.72/703,696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,820.40

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