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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,657.46, 1,053,988.68 and 170,178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,657.46, 1,053,988.68 and 170,178.85 is: 255,268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,657.46 : 1,053,988.68 = 170,178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,657.46/1,053,988.68 = 170,178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,657.46x = 1,053,988.68 × 170,178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,657.46x = 179,366,576,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,366,576,205.48/702,657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,268.87

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