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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,823.46, 573,879.86 and 169,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,823.46, 573,879.86 and 169,477.56 is: 254,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,823.46 : 573,879.86 = 169,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,823.46/573,879.86 = 169,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,823.46x = 573,879.86 × 169,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,823.46x = 97,259,758,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,259,758,405.94/382,823.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,059.03

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