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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,439.02, 786,663.12 and 169,453.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,439.02, 786,663.12 and 169,453.10 is: 254,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,439.02 : 786,663.12 = 169,453.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,439.02/786,663.12 = 169,453.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,439.02x = 786,663.12 × 169,453.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,439.02x = 133,302,504,339.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,302,504,339.67/524,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,181.13

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