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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,257.80, 609,443.34 and 169,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,257.80, 609,443.34 and 169,546.28 is: 254,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,257.80 : 609,443.34 = 169,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,257.80/609,443.34 = 169,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,257.80x = 609,443.34 × 169,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,257.80x = 103,328,851,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,328,851,167.78/406,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,343.06

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