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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,217.76, 789,409.36 and 171,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,217.76, 789,409.36 and 171,148.74 is: 256,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,217.76 : 789,409.36 = 171,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,217.76/789,409.36 = 171,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,217.76x = 789,409.36 × 171,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,217.76x = 135,106,416,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,106,416,880.34/526,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,750.01

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