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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,834.98, 1,054,243.08 and 170,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,834.98, 1,054,243.08 and 170,360.55 is: 255,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,834.98 : 1,054,243.08 = 170,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,834.98/1,054,243.08 = 170,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,834.98x = 1,054,243.08 × 170,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,834.98x = 179,601,430,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,601,430,942.49/702,834.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,538.55

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