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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,716.51, 1,054,070.98 and 170,237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,716.51, 1,054,070.98 and 170,237.27 is: 255,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,716.51 : 1,054,070.98 = 170,237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,716.51/1,054,070.98 = 170,237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,716.51x = 1,054,070.98 × 170,237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,716.51x = 179,442,166,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,442,166,021.43/702,716.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,354.99

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