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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,544.32, 1,053,819.18 and 170,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,544.32, 1,053,819.18 and 170,064.45 is: 255,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,544.32 : 1,053,819.18 = 170,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,544.32/1,053,819.18 = 170,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,544.32x = 1,053,819.18 × 170,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,544.32x = 179,217,179,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,217,179,246.15/702,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,097.33

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