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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,815.14, 1,054,222.72 and 170,336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,815.14, 1,054,222.72 and 170,336.17 is: 255,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,815.14 : 1,054,222.72 = 170,336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,815.14/1,054,222.72 = 170,336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,815.14x = 1,054,222.72 × 170,336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,815.14x = 179,572,261,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,572,261,982.48/702,815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,504.26

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