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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,829.88, 1,054,244.82 and 170,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,829.88, 1,054,244.82 and 170,350.92 is: 255,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,829.88 : 1,054,244.82 = 170,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,829.88/1,054,244.82 = 170,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,829.88x = 1,054,244.82 × 170,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,829.88x = 179,591,574,992.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,591,574,992.23/702,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,526.38

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