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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,514.76, 609,674.12 and 169,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,514.76, 609,674.12 and 169,729.08 is: 254,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,514.76 : 609,674.12 = 169,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,514.76/609,674.12 = 169,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,514.76x = 609,674.12 × 169,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,514.76x = 103,479,427,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,479,427,487.41/406,514.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,552.69

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