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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,628.56, 1,052,433.62 and 169,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,628.56, 1,052,433.62 and 169,145.32 is: 253,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,628.56 : 1,052,433.62 = 169,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,628.56/1,052,433.62 = 169,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,628.56x = 1,052,433.62 × 169,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,628.56x = 178,014,223,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,014,223,048.70/701,628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,715.76

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