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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,831.38, 1,054,247.07 and 170,352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,831.38, 1,054,247.07 and 170,352.42 is: 255,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,831.38 : 1,054,247.07 = 170,352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,831.38/1,054,247.07 = 170,352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,831.38x = 1,054,247.07 × 170,352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,831.38x = 179,593,539,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,593,539,652.41/702,831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,528.63

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