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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,634.49, 1,056,942.52 and 172,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,634.49, 1,056,942.52 and 172,160.13 is: 258,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,634.49 : 1,056,942.52 = 172,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,634.49/1,056,942.52 = 172,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,634.49x = 1,056,942.52 × 172,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,634.49x = 181,963,361,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,963,361,645.73/704,634.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,237.94

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