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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,040, 697,663.68 and 169,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,040, 697,663.68 and 169,552 is: 254,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,040 : 697,663.68 = 169,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,040/697,663.68 = 169,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,040x = 697,663.68 × 169,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,040x = 118,290,272,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,290,272,271.36/465,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,365.80

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