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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,561.26, 789,923.85 and 171,492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,561.26, 789,923.85 and 171,492.67 is: 257,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,561.26 : 789,923.85 = 171,492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,561.26/789,923.85 = 171,492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,561.26x = 789,923.85 × 171,492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,561.26x = 135,466,150,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,466,150,133.18/526,561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,265.70

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