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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,537.30, 1,053,808.38 and 170,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,537.30, 1,053,808.38 and 170,057.48 is: 255,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,537.30 : 1,053,808.38 = 170,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,537.30/1,053,808.38 = 170,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,537.30x = 1,053,808.38 × 170,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,537.30x = 179,207,992,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,207,992,236.64/702,537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,086.80

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