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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,844.97, 1,054,263.94 and 170,366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,844.97, 1,054,263.94 and 170,366.02 is: 255,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,844.97 : 1,054,263.94 = 170,366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,844.97/1,054,263.94 = 170,366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,844.97x = 1,054,263.94 × 170,366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,844.97x = 179,610,745,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,610,745,364.17/702,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,548.17

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