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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,635.49, 1,056,944.02 and 172,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,635.49, 1,056,944.02 and 172,161.13 is: 258,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,635.49 : 1,056,944.02 = 172,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,635.49/1,056,944.02 = 172,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,635.49x = 1,056,944.02 × 172,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,635.49x = 181,964,676,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,964,676,829.94/704,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,239.44

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