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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,847.35, 1,054,261.71 and 170,373.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,847.35, 1,054,261.71 and 170,373.06 is: 255,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,847.35 : 1,054,261.71 = 170,373.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,847.35/1,054,261.71 = 170,373.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,847.35x = 1,054,261.71 × 170,373.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,847.35x = 179,617,793,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,617,793,573.53/702,847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,557.33

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