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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,967.80, 1,054,451.70 and 170,487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,967.80, 1,054,451.70 and 170,487.98 is: 255,731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,967.80 : 1,054,451.70 = 170,487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,967.80/1,054,451.70 = 170,487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,967.80x = 1,054,451.70 × 170,487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,967.80x = 179,771,335,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,771,335,068.31/702,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,731.96

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