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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,025, 1,044,037.50 and 170,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,025, 1,044,037.50 and 170,713 is: 256,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,025 : 1,044,037.50 = 170,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,025/1,044,037.50 = 170,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,025x = 1,044,037.50 × 170,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,025x = 178,230,773,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,230,773,737.50/696,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,069.50

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