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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,929.26, 1,054,397.27 and 170,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,929.26, 1,054,397.27 and 170,450.24 is: 255,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,929.26 : 1,054,397.27 = 170,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,929.26/1,054,397.27 = 170,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,929.26x = 1,054,397.27 × 170,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,929.26x = 179,722,267,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,722,267,726.85/702,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,676.18

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