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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,548, 1,053,824.75 and 170,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,548, 1,053,824.75 and 170,068.16 is: 255,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,548 : 1,053,824.75 = 170,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,548/1,053,824.75 = 170,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,548x = 1,053,824.75 × 170,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,548x = 179,222,035,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,222,035,344.62/702,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,102.90

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