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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,772.16, 1,055,643.40 and 171,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,772.16, 1,055,643.40 and 171,296.16 is: 256,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,772.16 : 1,055,643.40 = 171,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,772.16/1,055,643.40 = 171,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,772.16x = 1,055,643.40 × 171,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,772.16x = 180,827,660,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,827,660,749.34/703,772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,940.63

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