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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,701.94, 1,055,543.31 and 171,223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,701.94, 1,055,543.31 and 171,223.49 is: 256,832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,701.94 : 1,055,543.31 = 171,223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,701.94/1,055,543.31 = 171,223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,701.94x = 1,055,543.31 × 171,223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,701.94x = 180,733,804,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,733,804,106.64/703,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,832.89

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