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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,928.26, 1,054,395.77 and 170,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,928.26, 1,054,395.77 and 170,449.24 is: 255,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,928.26 : 1,054,395.77 = 170,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,928.26/1,054,395.77 = 170,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,928.26x = 1,054,395.77 × 170,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,928.26x = 179,720,957,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,720,957,655.72/702,928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.68

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