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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,999.40, 608,739.90 and 169,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,999.40, 608,739.90 and 169,436.20 is: 254,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,999.40 : 608,739.90 = 169,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,999.40/608,739.90 = 169,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,999.40x = 608,739.90 × 169,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,999.40x = 103,142,575,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,142,575,444.38/405,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,046.13

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