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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,948.55, 1,054,422.48 and 170,469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,948.55, 1,054,422.48 and 170,469.49 is: 255,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,948.55 : 1,054,422.48 = 170,469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,948.55/1,054,422.48 = 170,469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,948.55x = 1,054,422.48 × 170,469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,948.55x = 179,746,862,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,746,862,410.14/702,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,704.15

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