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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,628.68, 787,020.30 and 169,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,628.68, 787,020.30 and 169,524.68 is: 254,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,628.68 : 787,020.30 = 169,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,628.68/787,020.30 = 169,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,628.68x = 787,020.30 × 169,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,628.68x = 133,419,364,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,419,364,511.00/524,628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,311.99

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