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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,553.70, 1,053,833.25 and 170,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,553.70, 1,053,833.25 and 170,073.87 is: 255,111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,553.70 : 1,053,833.25 = 170,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,553.70/1,053,833.25 = 170,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,553.70x = 1,053,833.25 × 170,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,553.70x = 179,229,499,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,229,499,162.18/702,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,111.46

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