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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,502.40, 753,753.60 and 170,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,502.40, 753,753.60 and 170,078.40 is: 255,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,502.40 : 753,753.60 = 170,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,502.40/753,753.60 = 170,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,502.40x = 753,753.60 × 170,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,502.40x = 128,197,206,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,197,206,282.24/502,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,117.60

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