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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,559.82, 1,053,842.46 and 170,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,559.82, 1,053,842.46 and 170,079.98 is: 255,120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,559.82 : 1,053,842.46 = 170,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,559.82/1,053,842.46 = 170,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,559.82x = 1,053,842.46 × 170,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,559.82x = 179,237,504,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,237,504,519.95/702,559.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,120.63

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