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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,222.63, 634,854.70 and 170,468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,222.63, 634,854.70 and 170,468.99 is: 255,711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,222.63 : 634,854.70 = 170,468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,222.63/634,854.70 = 170,468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,222.63x = 634,854.70 × 170,468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,222.63x = 108,223,037,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,223,037,575.10/423,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,711.84

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