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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,921.48, 1,054,385.60 and 170,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,921.48, 1,054,385.60 and 170,442.46 is: 255,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,921.48 : 1,054,385.60 = 170,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,921.48/1,054,385.60 = 170,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,921.48x = 1,054,385.60 × 170,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,921.48x = 179,712,075,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,712,075,452.58/702,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,664.51

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