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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,761.80, 1,055,642.70 and 171,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,761.80, 1,055,642.70 and 171,278.60 is: 256,917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,761.80 : 1,055,642.70 = 171,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,761.80/1,055,642.70 = 171,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,761.80x = 1,055,642.70 × 171,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,761.80x = 180,809,003,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,809,003,756.22/703,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,917.90

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