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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,439.02, 788,269.34 and 170,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,439.02, 788,269.34 and 170,425.46 is: 255,674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,439.02 : 788,269.34 = 170,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,439.02/788,269.34 = 170,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,439.02x = 788,269.34 × 170,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,439.02x = 134,341,164,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,341,164,873.40/525,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.13

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