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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,927.26, 1,054,394.27 and 170,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,927.26, 1,054,394.27 and 170,448.24 is: 255,673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,927.26 : 1,054,394.27 = 170,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,927.26/1,054,394.27 = 170,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,927.26x = 1,054,394.27 × 170,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,927.26x = 179,719,646,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,719,646,735.34/702,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,673.18

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