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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,821.83, 1,052,723.64 and 169,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,821.83, 1,052,723.64 and 169,338.36 is: 254,005.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,821.83 : 1,052,723.64 = 169,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,821.83/1,052,723.64 = 169,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,821.83x = 1,052,723.64 × 169,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,821.83x = 178,266,494,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,266,494,730.83/701,821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,005.34

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