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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,560.93, 767,400.66 and 170,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,560.93, 767,400.66 and 170,034.89 is: 255,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,560.93 : 767,400.66 = 170,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,560.93/767,400.66 = 170,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,560.93x = 767,400.66 × 170,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,560.93x = 130,484,885,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,484,885,958.85/511,560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,072.03

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