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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,514.88, 609,674.31 and 169,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,514.88, 609,674.31 and 169,729.20 is: 254,552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,514.88 : 609,674.31 = 169,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,514.88/609,674.31 = 169,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,514.88x = 609,674.31 × 169,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,514.88x = 103,479,532,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,479,532,896.85/406,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,552.88

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