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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,563.26, 789,926.85 and 171,494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,563.26, 789,926.85 and 171,494.67 is: 257,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,563.26 : 789,926.85 = 171,494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,563.26/789,926.85 = 171,494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,563.26x = 789,926.85 × 171,494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,563.26x = 135,468,244,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,468,244,464.89/526,563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,268.70

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