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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,635.50, 1,056,944.02 and 172,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,635.50, 1,056,944.02 and 172,161.14 is: 258,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,635.50 : 1,056,944.02 = 172,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,635.50/1,056,944.02 = 172,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,635.50x = 1,056,944.02 × 172,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,635.50x = 181,964,687,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,964,687,399.38/704,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,239.45

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