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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,717.51, 1,054,072.48 and 170,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,717.51, 1,054,072.48 and 170,238.27 is: 255,356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,717.51 : 1,054,072.48 = 170,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,717.51/1,054,072.48 = 170,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,717.51x = 1,054,072.48 × 170,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,717.51x = 179,443,475,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,443,475,449.81/702,717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,356.49

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