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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,868.59, 1,054,293.57 and 170,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,868.59, 1,054,293.57 and 170,394.44 is: 255,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,868.59 : 1,054,293.57 = 170,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,868.59/1,054,293.57 = 170,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,868.59x = 1,054,293.57 × 170,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,868.59x = 179,645,757,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,645,757,184.28/702,868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,589.39

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