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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,868.97, 1,057,294.34 and 172,394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,868.97, 1,057,294.34 and 172,394.41 is: 258,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,868.97 : 1,057,294.34 = 172,394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,868.97/1,057,294.34 = 172,394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,868.97x = 1,057,294.34 × 172,394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,868.97x = 182,271,633,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,271,633,078.67/704,868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,589.38

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