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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,433.94, 786,655.46 and 169,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,433.94, 786,655.46 and 169,448 is: 254,173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,433.94 : 786,655.46 = 169,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,433.94/786,655.46 = 169,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,433.94x = 786,655.46 × 169,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,433.94x = 133,297,194,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,297,194,386.08/524,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,173.47

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