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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,821.04, 1,054,231.53 and 170,342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,821.04, 1,054,231.53 and 170,342.07 is: 255,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,821.04 : 1,054,231.53 = 170,342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,821.04/1,054,231.53 = 170,342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,821.04x = 1,054,231.53 × 170,342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,821.04x = 179,579,981,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,579,981,079.47/702,821.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,513.10

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