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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,349.11, 1,053,526.39 and 169,869.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,349.11, 1,053,526.39 and 169,869.29 is: 254,804.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,349.11 : 1,053,526.39 = 169,869.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,349.11/1,053,526.39 = 169,869.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,349.11x = 1,053,526.39 × 169,869.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,349.11x = 178,961,774,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,961,774,173.26/702,349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,804.59

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