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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,861.66, 1,055,771.99 and 171,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,861.66, 1,055,771.99 and 171,375 is: 257,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,861.66 : 1,055,771.99 = 171,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,861.66/1,055,771.99 = 171,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,861.66x = 1,055,771.99 × 171,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,861.66x = 180,932,924,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,932,924,786.25/703,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,057.51

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