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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,782.86, 727,506.44 and 169,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,782.86, 727,506.44 and 169,239.76 is: 253,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,782.86 : 727,506.44 = 169,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,782.86/727,506.44 = 169,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,782.86x = 727,506.44 × 169,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,782.86x = 123,123,013,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,123,013,273.74/484,782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,975.59

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