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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,329.24, 788,108.97 and 170,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,329.24, 788,108.97 and 170,379.14 is: 255,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,329.24 : 788,108.97 = 170,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,329.24/788,108.97 = 170,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,329.24x = 788,108.97 × 170,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,329.24x = 134,277,324,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,277,324,594.34/525,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,606.04

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