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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,849.24, 1,054,264.44 and 170,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,849.24, 1,054,264.44 and 170,374.80 is: 255,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,849.24 : 1,054,264.44 = 170,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,849.24/1,054,264.44 = 170,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,849.24x = 1,054,264.44 × 170,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,849.24x = 179,620,093,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,620,093,112.11/702,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,559.92

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