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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,666, 727,065.24 and 169,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,666, 727,065.24 and 169,075.60 is: 253,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,666 : 727,065.24 = 169,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,666/727,065.24 = 169,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,666x = 727,065.24 × 169,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,666x = 122,928,991,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928,991,692.14/484,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,636.51

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