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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,539.30, 1,053,811.38 and 170,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,539.30, 1,053,811.38 and 170,059.48 is: 255,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,539.30 : 1,053,811.38 = 170,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,539.30/1,053,811.38 = 170,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,539.30x = 1,053,811.38 × 170,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,539.30x = 179,210,615,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,210,615,300.88/702,539.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,089.81

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