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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,751.31, 1,055,627.06 and 171,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,751.31, 1,055,627.06 and 171,272.33 is: 256,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,751.31 : 1,055,627.06 = 171,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,751.31/1,055,627.06 = 171,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,751.31x = 1,055,627.06 × 171,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,751.31x = 180,799,700,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,799,700,042.75/703,751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,908.51

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