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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,552.20, 1,053,830.99 and 170,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,552.20, 1,053,830.99 and 170,072.37 is: 255,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,552.20 : 1,053,830.99 = 170,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,552.20/1,053,830.99 = 170,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,552.20x = 1,053,830.99 × 170,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,552.20x = 179,227,534,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,227,534,473.93/702,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,109.21

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