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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,633.49, 1,056,941.02 and 172,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,633.49, 1,056,941.02 and 172,159.13 is: 258,236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,633.49 : 1,056,941.02 = 172,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,633.49/1,056,941.02 = 172,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,633.49x = 1,056,941.02 × 172,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,633.49x = 181,962,046,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,962,046,464.51/704,633.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,236.44

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