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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,978.30, 1,054,467.45 and 170,498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,978.30, 1,054,467.45 and 170,498.48 is: 255,747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,978.30 : 1,054,467.45 = 170,498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,978.30/1,054,467.45 = 170,498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,978.30x = 1,054,467.45 × 170,498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,978.30x = 179,785,092,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,785,092,162.14/702,978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,747.71

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