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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,811.22, 1,054,216.79 and 170,332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,811.22, 1,054,216.79 and 170,332.23 is: 255,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,811.22 : 1,054,216.79 = 170,332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,811.22/1,054,216.79 = 170,332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,811.22x = 1,054,216.79 × 170,332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,811.22x = 179,567,100,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,567,100,484.54/702,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,498.34

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