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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,505.68, 1,053,758.52 and 170,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,505.68, 1,053,758.52 and 170,026.72 is: 255,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,505.68 : 1,053,758.52 = 170,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,505.68/1,053,758.52 = 170,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,505.68x = 1,053,758.52 × 170,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,505.68x = 179,167,104,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,167,104,827.65/702,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,040.08

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