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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,240.44, 768,194.52 and 170,592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,240.44, 768,194.52 and 170,592.88 is: 255,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,240.44 : 768,194.52 = 170,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,240.44/768,194.52 = 170,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,240.44x = 768,194.52 × 170,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,240.44x = 131,048,515,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,048,515,567.02/512,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,833.99

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