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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,259.80, 609,446.34 and 169,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,259.80, 609,446.34 and 169,548.28 is: 254,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,259.80 : 609,446.34 = 169,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,259.80/609,446.34 = 169,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,259.80x = 609,446.34 × 169,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,259.80x = 103,330,578,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,330,578,699.30/406,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,346.06

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