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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,219.14, 608,930.99 and 169,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,219.14, 608,930.99 and 169,629.48 is: 254,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,219.14 : 608,930.99 = 169,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,219.14/608,930.99 = 169,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,219.14x = 608,930.99 × 169,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,219.14x = 103,292,644,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,292,644,569.00/406,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,278.14

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