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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,828.38, 1,054,242.57 and 170,349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,828.38, 1,054,242.57 and 170,349.42 is: 255,524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,828.38 : 1,054,242.57 = 170,349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,828.38/1,054,242.57 = 170,349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,828.38x = 1,054,242.57 × 170,349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,828.38x = 179,589,610,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,589,610,338.81/702,828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,524.13

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