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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,538.29, 1,053,810.15 and 170,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,538.29, 1,053,810.15 and 170,058.45 is: 255,088.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,538.29 : 1,053,810.15 = 170,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,538.29/1,053,810.15 = 170,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,538.29x = 1,053,810.15 × 170,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,538.29x = 179,209,320,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,209,320,703.27/702,538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,088.33

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