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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,859.06, 1,054,279.23 and 170,384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,859.06, 1,054,279.23 and 170,384.86 is: 255,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,859.06 : 1,054,279.23 = 170,384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,859.06/1,054,279.23 = 170,384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,859.06x = 1,054,279.23 × 170,384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,859.06x = 179,633,219,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,633,219,004.46/702,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,575.02

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