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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,751.92, 790,209.96 and 171,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,751.92, 790,209.96 and 171,683.56 is: 257,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,751.92 : 790,209.96 = 171,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,751.92/790,209.96 = 171,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,751.92x = 790,209.96 × 171,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,751.92x = 135,666,059,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,666,059,080.26/526,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,552.09

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