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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,559.92, 1,053,842.40 and 170,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,559.92, 1,053,842.40 and 170,079.92 is: 255,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,559.92 : 1,053,842.40 = 170,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,559.92/1,053,842.40 = 170,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,559.92x = 1,053,842.40 × 170,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,559.92x = 179,237,431,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,237,431,084.61/702,559.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,120.49

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