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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,542.49, 1,053,816.50 and 170,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,542.49, 1,053,816.50 and 170,062.66 is: 255,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,542.49 : 1,053,816.50 = 170,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,542.49/1,053,816.50 = 170,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,542.49x = 1,053,816.50 × 170,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,542.49x = 179,214,837,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,214,837,141.89/702,542.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,094.66

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