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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,607.57, 786,714.53 and 169,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,607.57, 786,714.53 and 169,526.25 is: 254,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,607.57 : 786,714.53 = 169,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,607.57/786,714.53 = 169,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,607.57x = 786,714.53 × 169,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,607.57x = 133,368,763,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,368,763,243.78/524,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,225.77

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