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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,303.04, 787,971.84 and 170,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,303.04, 787,971.84 and 170,320 is: 255,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,303.04 : 787,971.84 = 170,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,303.04/787,971.84 = 170,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,303.04x = 787,971.84 × 170,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,303.04x = 134,207,363,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,207,363,788.80/525,303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,485.60

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