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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,542.82, 1,053,816.93 and 170,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,542.82, 1,053,816.93 and 170,062.95 is: 255,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,542.82 : 1,053,816.93 = 170,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,542.82/1,053,816.93 = 170,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,542.82x = 1,053,816.93 × 170,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,542.82x = 179,215,215,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,215,215,875.74/702,542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,095.08

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