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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,860.66, 1,055,770.49 and 171,374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,860.66, 1,055,770.49 and 171,374.00 is: 257,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,860.66 : 1,055,770.49 = 171,374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,860.66/1,055,770.49 = 171,374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,860.66x = 1,055,770.49 × 171,374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,860.66x = 180,931,615,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,931,615,769.90/703,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,056.01

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