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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,974.80, 1,054,462.20 and 170,494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,974.80, 1,054,462.20 and 170,494.98 is: 255,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,974.80 : 1,054,462.20 = 170,494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,974.80/1,054,462.20 = 170,494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,974.80x = 1,054,462.20 × 170,494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,974.80x = 179,780,511,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,780,511,699.76/702,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,742.47

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