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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,713.01, 1,054,065.74 and 170,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,713.01, 1,054,065.74 and 170,233.77 is: 255,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,713.01 : 1,054,065.74 = 170,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,713.01/1,054,065.74 = 170,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,713.01x = 1,054,065.74 × 170,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,713.01x = 179,437,583,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,437,583,896.87/702,713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,349.74

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