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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,014.60, 726,021.90 and 168,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,014.60, 726,021.90 and 168,366.60 is: 252,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,014.60 : 726,021.90 = 168,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,014.60/726,021.90 = 168,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,014.60x = 726,021.90 × 168,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,014.60x = 122,237,838,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237,838,828.54/484,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,549.90

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