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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,999.81, 761,466.28 and 170,923.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,999.81, 761,466.28 and 170,923.43 is: 256,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,999.81 : 761,466.28 = 170,923.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,999.81/761,466.28 = 170,923.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,999.81x = 761,466.28 × 170,923.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,999.81x = 130,152,429,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,152,429,883.30/507,999.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,205.67

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