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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,752.05, 1,055,628.18 and 171,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,752.05, 1,055,628.18 and 171,273.08 is: 256,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,752.05 : 1,055,628.18 = 171,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,752.05/1,055,628.18 = 171,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,752.05x = 1,055,628.18 × 171,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,752.05x = 180,800,692,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,800,692,362.47/703,752.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,909.65

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