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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,715.51, 1,054,069.48 and 170,236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,715.51, 1,054,069.48 and 170,236.27 is: 255,353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,715.51 : 1,054,069.48 = 170,236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,715.51/1,054,069.48 = 170,236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,715.51x = 1,054,069.48 × 170,236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,715.51x = 179,440,856,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,440,856,596.04/702,715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,353.49

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