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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,749.80, 1,055,624.81 and 171,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,749.80, 1,055,624.81 and 171,270.82 is: 256,906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,749.80 : 1,055,624.81 = 171,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,749.80/1,055,624.81 = 171,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,749.80x = 1,055,624.81 × 171,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,749.80x = 180,797,727,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,797,727,284.22/703,749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,906.26

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