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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,498.69, 783,858.87 and 167,761.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,498.69, 783,858.87 and 167,761.89 is: 251,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,498.69 : 783,858.87 = 167,761.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,498.69/783,858.87 = 167,761.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,498.69x = 783,858.87 × 167,761.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,498.69x = 131,501,645,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,501,645,524.46/522,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,678.42

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