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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,663.12, 635,486.40 and 170,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,663.12, 635,486.40 and 170,938.44 is: 256,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,663.12 : 635,486.40 = 170,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,663.12/635,486.40 = 170,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,663.12x = 635,486.40 × 170,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,663.12x = 108,629,053,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,629,053,857.22/423,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,404.32

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