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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,810.98, 1,055,718.33 and 171,331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,810.98, 1,055,718.33 and 171,331.14 is: 256,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,810.98 : 1,055,718.33 = 171,331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,810.98/1,055,718.33 = 171,331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,810.98x = 1,055,718.33 × 171,331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,810.98x = 180,877,424,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,877,424,997.80/703,810.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,997.16

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