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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,764.61, 1,055,632.15 and 171,288.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,764.61, 1,055,632.15 and 171,288.61 is: 256,929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,764.61 : 1,055,632.15 = 171,288.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,764.61/1,055,632.15 = 171,288.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,764.61x = 1,055,632.15 × 171,288.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,764.61x = 180,817,763,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,817,763,644.81/703,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,929.32

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