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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,439.51, 788,270.09 and 170,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,439.51, 788,270.09 and 170,425.96 is: 255,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,439.51 : 788,270.09 = 170,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,439.51/788,270.09 = 170,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,439.51x = 788,270.09 × 170,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,439.51x = 134,341,686,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,341,686,827.54/525,439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,674.89

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