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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,426.22, 1,056,635.69 and 171,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,426.22, 1,056,635.69 and 171,950.04 is: 257,924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,426.22 : 1,056,635.69 = 171,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,426.22/1,056,635.69 = 171,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,426.22x = 1,056,635.69 × 171,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,426.22x = 181,688,548,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,688,548,301.18/704,426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,924.17

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