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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,786.22, 1,057,169.88 and 172,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,786.22, 1,057,169.88 and 172,311.84 is: 258,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,786.22 : 1,057,169.88 = 172,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,786.22/1,057,169.88 = 172,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,786.22x = 1,057,169.88 × 172,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,786.22x = 182,162,887,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,162,887,215.38/704,786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,465.45

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