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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,656.96, 1,053,987.93 and 170,178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,656.96, 1,053,987.93 and 170,178.35 is: 255,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,656.96 : 1,053,987.93 = 170,178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,656.96/1,053,987.93 = 170,178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,656.96x = 1,053,987.93 × 170,178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,656.96x = 179,365,921,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,365,921,577.38/702,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,268.12

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