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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,466.66, 789,699.99 and 171,480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,466.66, 789,699.99 and 171,480.66 is: 257,220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,466.66 : 789,699.99 = 171,480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,466.66/789,699.99 = 171,480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,466.66x = 789,699.99 × 171,480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,466.66x = 135,418,275,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,418,275,487.19/526,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,220.99

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