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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,845.34, 1,054,258.70 and 170,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,845.34, 1,054,258.70 and 170,371.19 is: 255,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,845.34 : 1,054,258.70 = 170,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,845.34/1,054,258.70 = 170,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,845.34x = 1,054,258.70 × 170,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,845.34x = 179,615,303,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,615,303,163.70/702,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,554.52

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