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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,491.77, 1,053,737.70 and 170,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,491.77, 1,053,737.70 and 170,012.89 is: 255,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,491.77 : 1,053,737.70 = 170,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,491.77/1,053,737.70 = 170,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,491.77x = 1,053,737.70 × 170,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,491.77x = 179,148,991,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,148,991,678.95/702,491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,019.35

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