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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,876.72, 1,057,305.96 and 172,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,876.72, 1,057,305.96 and 172,402.16 is: 258,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,876.72 : 1,057,305.96 = 172,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,876.72/1,057,305.96 = 172,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,876.72x = 1,057,305.96 × 172,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,876.72x = 182,281,831,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,281,831,284.87/704,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,601.01

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