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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,540.30, 1,053,812.88 and 170,060.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,540.30, 1,053,812.88 and 170,060.49 is: 255,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,540.30 : 1,053,812.88 = 170,060.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,540.30/1,053,812.88 = 170,060.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,540.30x = 1,053,812.88 × 170,060.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,540.30x = 179,211,934,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,211,934,741.11/702,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,091.32

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