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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,751.40, 1,055,627.19 and 171,272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,751.40, 1,055,627.19 and 171,272.43 is: 256,908.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,751.40 : 1,055,627.19 = 171,272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,751.40/1,055,627.19 = 171,272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,751.40x = 1,055,627.19 × 171,272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,751.40x = 180,799,834,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,799,834,005.37/703,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,908.67

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