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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,971.07, 1,055,944.05 and 171,490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,971.07, 1,055,944.05 and 171,490.84 is: 257,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,971.07 : 1,055,944.05 = 171,490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,971.07/1,055,944.05 = 171,490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,971.07x = 1,055,944.05 × 171,490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,971.07x = 181,084,732,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,084,732,127.50/703,971.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,233.20

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