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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,714.80, 1,055,572.20 and 171,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,714.80, 1,055,572.20 and 171,231.60 is: 256,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,714.80 : 1,055,572.20 = 171,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,714.80/1,055,572.20 = 171,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,714.80x = 1,055,572.20 × 171,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,714.80x = 180,747,316,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,747,316,721.52/703,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,847.40

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