Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,864.66, 1,055,776.50 and 171,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 703,864.66, 1,055,776.50 and 171,378 is: 257,062.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,864.66 : 1,055,776.50 = 171,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,864.66/1,055,776.50 = 171,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,864.66x = 1,055,776.50 × 171,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,864.66x = 180,936,865,017 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,936,865,017/703,864.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,062.01
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