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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,887.06, 1,055,819.61 and 171,407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,887.06, 1,055,819.61 and 171,407.19 is: 257,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,887.06 : 1,055,819.61 = 171,407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,887.06/1,055,819.61 = 171,407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,887.06x = 1,055,819.61 × 171,407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,887.06x = 180,975,072,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,975,072,497.00/703,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,108.11

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