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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,027, 1,044,040.50 and 170,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,027, 1,044,040.50 and 170,715 is: 256,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,027 : 1,044,040.50 = 170,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,027/1,044,040.50 = 170,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,027x = 1,044,040.50 × 170,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,027x = 178,233,373,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,233,373,957.50/696,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,072.50

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