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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,914.48, 1,054,375.10 and 170,435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,914.48, 1,054,375.10 and 170,435.46 is: 255,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,914.48 : 1,054,375.10 = 170,435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,914.48/1,054,375.10 = 170,435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,914.48x = 1,054,375.10 × 170,435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,914.48x = 179,702,904,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,702,904,328.87/702,914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,654.01

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