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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,546.99, 1,053,823.25 and 170,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,546.99, 1,053,823.25 and 170,067.16 is: 255,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,546.99 : 1,053,823.25 = 170,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,546.99/1,053,823.25 = 170,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,546.99x = 1,053,823.25 × 170,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,546.99x = 179,220,727,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,220,727,269.47/702,546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,101.41

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