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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,855.94, 629,757.99 and 170,531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,855.94, 629,757.99 and 170,531.46 is: 255,786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,855.94 : 629,757.99 = 170,531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,855.94/629,757.99 = 170,531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,855.94x = 629,757.99 × 170,531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,855.94x = 107,393,549,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,393,549,481.37/419,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,786.66

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