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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,717.99, 1,052,574.62 and 169,238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,717.99, 1,052,574.62 and 169,238.97 is: 253,857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,717.99 : 1,052,574.62 = 169,238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,717.99/1,052,574.62 = 169,238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,717.99x = 1,052,574.62 × 169,238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,717.99x = 178,136,643,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,136,643,690.75/701,717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,857.89

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