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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,983.80, 1,054,475.70 and 170,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,983.80, 1,054,475.70 and 170,503.98 is: 255,755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,983.80 : 1,054,475.70 = 170,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,983.80/1,054,475.70 = 170,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,983.80x = 1,054,475.70 × 170,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,983.80x = 179,792,303,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,792,303,663.29/702,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,755.97

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