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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,554.32, 1,053,834.18 and 170,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,554.32, 1,053,834.18 and 170,074.50 is: 255,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,554.32 : 1,053,834.18 = 170,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,554.32/1,053,834.18 = 170,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,554.32x = 1,053,834.18 × 170,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,554.32x = 179,230,321,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,230,321,246.41/702,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,112.40

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