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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,227.32, 1,056,351.92 and 171,758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,227.32, 1,056,351.92 and 171,758.43 is: 257,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,227.32 : 1,056,351.92 = 171,758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,227.32/1,056,351.92 = 171,758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,227.32x = 1,056,351.92 × 171,758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,227.32x = 181,437,346,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,437,346,447.89/704,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,640.31

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