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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,356.92, 609,632.70 and 169,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,356.92, 609,632.70 and 169,567.88 is: 254,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,356.92 : 609,632.70 = 169,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,356.92/609,632.70 = 169,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,356.92x = 609,632.70 × 169,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,356.92x = 103,374,124,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,374,124,517.68/406,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,392.43

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