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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,829.04, 1,054,243.61 and 170,350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,829.04, 1,054,243.61 and 170,350.05 is: 255,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,829.04 : 1,054,243.61 = 170,350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,829.04/1,054,243.61 = 170,350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,829.04x = 1,054,243.61 × 170,350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,829.04x = 179,590,450,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,590,450,823.93/702,829.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,525.08

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