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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,541.49, 1,053,815.00 and 170,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,541.49, 1,053,815.00 and 170,061.66 is: 255,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,541.49 : 1,053,815.00 = 170,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,541.49/1,053,815.00 = 170,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,541.49x = 1,053,815.00 × 170,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,541.49x = 179,213,527,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,213,527,382.59/702,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,093.16

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