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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,347.02, 609,577.62 and 169,635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,347.02, 609,577.62 and 169,635.86 is: 254,477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,347.02 : 609,577.62 = 169,635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,347.02/609,577.62 = 169,635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,347.02x = 609,577.62 × 169,635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,347.02x = 103,406,223,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,406,223,805.45/406,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,477.62

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