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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,028.29, 786,042.02 and 169,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,028.29, 786,042.02 and 169,042.29 is: 253,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,028.29 : 786,042.02 = 169,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,028.29/786,042.02 = 169,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,028.29x = 786,042.02 × 169,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,028.29x = 132,874,344,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,874,344,993.46/524,028.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,563.31

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