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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,483.09, 1,053,724.67 and 170,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,483.09, 1,053,724.67 and 170,004.16 is: 255,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,483.09 : 1,053,724.67 = 170,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,483.09/1,053,724.67 = 170,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,483.09x = 1,053,724.67 × 170,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,483.09x = 179,137,577,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,137,577,394.63/702,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,006.25

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