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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,394.73, 789,415.29 and 171,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,394.73, 789,415.29 and 171,325.25 is: 256,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,394.73 : 789,415.29 = 171,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,394.73/789,415.29 = 171,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,394.73x = 789,415.29 × 171,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,394.73x = 135,246,767,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,246,767,966.00/526,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,930.32

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