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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,796.88, 1,055,686.32 and 171,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,796.88, 1,055,686.32 and 171,318.36 is: 256,975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,796.88 : 1,055,686.32 = 171,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,796.88/1,055,686.32 = 171,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,796.88x = 1,055,686.32 × 171,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,796.88x = 180,858,449,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,858,449,016.84/703,796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,975.35

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