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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,439.44, 788,269.92 and 170,425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,439.44, 788,269.92 and 170,425.84 is: 255,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,439.44 : 788,269.92 = 170,425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,439.44/788,269.92 = 170,425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,439.44x = 788,269.92 × 170,425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,439.44x = 134,341,563,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,341,563,262.73/525,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.68

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