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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,550.84, 1,053,828.98 and 170,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,550.84, 1,053,828.98 and 170,071 is: 255,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,550.84 : 1,053,828.98 = 170,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,550.84/1,053,828.98 = 170,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,550.84x = 1,053,828.98 × 170,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,550.84x = 179,225,748,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,225,748,457.58/702,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,107.16

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