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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,766.61, 1,055,635.15 and 171,290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,766.61, 1,055,635.15 and 171,290.61 is: 256,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,766.61 : 1,055,635.15 = 171,290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,766.61/1,055,635.15 = 171,290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,766.61x = 1,055,635.15 × 171,290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,766.61x = 180,820,388,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,820,388,780.94/703,766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,932.32

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