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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,834.37, 1,054,251.52 and 170,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,834.37, 1,054,251.52 and 170,355.42 is: 255,533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,834.37 : 1,054,251.52 = 170,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,834.37/1,054,251.52 = 170,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,834.37x = 1,054,251.52 × 170,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,834.37x = 179,597,460,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,597,460,049.35/702,834.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,533.12

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