Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,901.34, 1,055,831.36 and 171,414.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 703,901.34, 1,055,831.36 and 171,414.63 is: 257,116.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703,901.34 : 1,055,831.36 = 171,414.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703,901.34/1,055,831.36 = 171,414.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703,901.34x = 1,055,831.36 × 171,414.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703,901.34x = 180,984,941,059.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,984,941,059.72/703,901.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,116.92
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