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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,552.57, 1,053,831.56 and 170,072.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,552.57, 1,053,831.56 and 170,072.75 is: 255,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,552.57 : 1,053,831.56 = 170,072.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,552.57/1,053,831.56 = 170,072.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,552.57x = 1,053,831.56 × 170,072.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,552.57x = 179,228,025,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,228,025,326.47/702,552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,109.77

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