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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,917.48, 1,054,379.60 and 170,438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,917.48, 1,054,379.60 and 170,438.46 is: 255,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,917.48 : 1,054,379.60 = 170,438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,917.48/1,054,379.60 = 170,438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,917.48x = 1,054,379.60 × 170,438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,917.48x = 179,706,834,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,706,834,427.22/702,917.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,658.51

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