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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,870.84, 1,054,296.95 and 170,396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,870.84, 1,054,296.95 and 170,396.69 is: 255,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,870.84 : 1,054,296.95 = 170,396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,870.84/1,054,296.95 = 170,396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,870.84x = 1,054,296.95 × 170,396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,870.84x = 179,648,704,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,648,704,433.63/702,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,592.77

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