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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,840.59, 1,055,762.91 and 171,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,840.59, 1,055,762.91 and 171,361.17 is: 257,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,840.59 : 1,055,762.91 = 171,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,840.59/1,055,762.91 = 171,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,840.59x = 1,055,762.91 × 171,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,840.59x = 180,916,767,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,916,767,500.21/703,840.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,042.25

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