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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,787.03, 1,057,180.53 and 172,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,787.03, 1,057,180.53 and 172,301.73 is: 258,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,787.03 : 1,057,180.53 = 172,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,787.03/1,057,180.53 = 172,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,787.03x = 1,057,180.53 × 172,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,787.03x = 182,154,034,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,154,034,241.32/704,787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,452.59

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