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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,454.56, 768,603.02 and 170,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,454.56, 768,603.02 and 170,903.97 is: 256,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,454.56 : 768,603.02 = 170,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,454.56/768,603.02 = 170,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,454.56x = 768,603.02 × 170,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,454.56x = 131,357,306,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,357,306,617.47/512,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,329.67

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