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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,750.13, 1,055,625.31 and 171,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,750.13, 1,055,625.31 and 171,271.16 is: 256,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,750.13 : 1,055,625.31 = 171,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,750.13/1,055,625.31 = 171,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,750.13x = 1,055,625.31 × 171,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,750.13x = 180,798,165,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,798,165,662.76/703,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,906.76

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