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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,762.11, 1,055,628.41 and 171,286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,762.11, 1,055,628.41 and 171,286.11 is: 256,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,762.11 : 1,055,628.41 = 171,286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,762.11/1,055,628.41 = 171,286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,762.11x = 1,055,628.41 × 171,286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,762.11x = 180,814,483,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,814,483,097.96/703,762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,925.57

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