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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,543.74, 1,053,818.37 and 170,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,543.74, 1,053,818.37 and 170,063.91 is: 255,096.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,543.74 : 1,053,818.37 = 170,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,543.74/1,053,818.37 = 170,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,543.74x = 1,053,818.37 × 170,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,543.74x = 179,216,472,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,216,472,432.03/702,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,096.53

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