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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,968.70, 785,953.06 and 168,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,968.70, 785,953.06 and 168,982.72 is: 253,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,968.70 : 785,953.06 = 168,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,968.70/785,953.06 = 168,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,968.70x = 785,953.06 × 168,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,968.70x = 132,812,485,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,812,485,026.21/523,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,474.08

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