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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,008.50, 785,985.18 and 169,022.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,008.50, 785,985.18 and 169,022.58 is: 253,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,008.50 : 785,985.18 = 169,022.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,008.50/785,985.18 = 169,022.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,008.50x = 785,985.18 × 169,022.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,008.50x = 132,849,242,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,849,242,965.36/524,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,524.98

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