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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,805.62, 1,052,698.65 and 169,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,805.62, 1,052,698.65 and 169,322.18 is: 253,980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,805.62 : 1,052,698.65 = 169,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,805.62/1,052,698.65 = 169,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,805.62x = 1,052,698.65 × 169,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,805.62x = 178,245,230,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,245,230,301.06/701,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,980.91

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