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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,752.87, 1,055,620.38 and 171,275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,752.87, 1,055,620.38 and 171,275.07 is: 256,910.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,752.87 : 1,055,620.38 = 171,275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,752.87/1,055,620.38 = 171,275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,752.87x = 1,055,620.38 × 171,275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,752.87x = 180,801,454,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,801,454,477.93/703,752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,910.43

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