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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,866.40, 1,054,290.08 and 170,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,866.40, 1,054,290.08 and 170,392 is: 255,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,866.40 : 1,054,290.08 = 170,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,866.40/1,054,290.08 = 170,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,866.40x = 1,054,290.08 × 170,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,866.40x = 179,642,595,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,642,595,311.36/702,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,585.69

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