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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,763.11, 1,055,629.90 and 171,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,763.11, 1,055,629.90 and 171,287.11 is: 256,927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,763.11 : 1,055,629.90 = 171,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,763.11/1,055,629.90 = 171,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,763.11x = 1,055,629.90 × 171,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,763.11x = 180,815,794,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,815,794,800.59/703,763.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,927.07

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