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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,482.77, 1,053,724.20 and 170,003.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,482.77, 1,053,724.20 and 170,003.85 is: 255,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,482.77 : 1,053,724.20 = 170,003.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,482.77/1,053,724.20 = 170,003.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,482.77x = 1,053,724.20 × 170,003.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,482.77x = 179,137,170,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,137,170,838.17/702,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,005.79

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