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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,947.55, 1,054,420.98 and 170,468.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,947.55, 1,054,420.98 and 170,468.49 is: 255,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,947.55 : 1,054,420.98 = 170,468.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,947.55/1,054,420.98 = 170,468.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,947.55x = 1,054,420.98 × 170,468.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,947.55x = 179,745,552,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,745,552,284.92/702,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,702.65

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