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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,542.99, 1,053,817.25 and 170,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,542.99, 1,053,817.25 and 170,063.16 is: 255,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,542.99 : 1,053,817.25 = 170,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,542.99/1,053,817.25 = 170,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,542.99x = 1,053,817.25 × 170,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,542.99x = 179,215,491,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,215,491,597.51/702,542.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,095.41

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