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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,425.56, 609,539.88 and 169,639.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,425.56, 609,539.88 and 169,639.88 is: 254,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,425.56 : 609,539.88 = 169,639.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,425.56/609,539.88 = 169,639.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,425.56x = 609,539.88 × 169,639.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,425.56x = 103,402,272,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,402,272,098.41/406,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,418.72

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