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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,822.46, 573,878.36 and 169,476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,822.46, 573,878.36 and 169,476.56 is: 254,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,822.46 : 573,878.36 = 169,476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,822.46/573,878.36 = 169,476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,822.46x = 573,878.36 × 169,476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,822.46x = 97,258,930,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,258,930,311.24/382,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,057.53

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