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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,836.37, 1,054,254.52 and 170,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,836.37, 1,054,254.52 and 170,357.42 is: 255,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,836.37 : 1,054,254.52 = 170,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,836.37/1,054,254.52 = 170,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,836.37x = 1,054,254.52 × 170,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,836.37x = 179,600,080,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,600,080,050.54/702,836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,536.12

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