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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,560.07, 1,053,842.81 and 170,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,560.07, 1,053,842.81 and 170,080.25 is: 255,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,560.07 : 1,053,842.81 = 170,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,560.07/1,053,842.81 = 170,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,560.07x = 1,053,842.81 × 170,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,560.07x = 179,237,842,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,237,842,465.89/702,560.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,121.02

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