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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,562.26, 789,925.35 and 171,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,562.26, 789,925.35 and 171,493.67 is: 257,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,562.26 : 789,925.35 = 171,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,562.26/789,925.35 = 171,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,562.26x = 789,925.35 × 171,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,562.26x = 135,467,197,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,467,197,297.54/526,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,267.20

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