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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,804.41, 790,228.68 and 166,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,804.41, 790,228.68 and 166,967.40 is: 250,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,804.41 : 790,228.68 = 166,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,804.41/790,228.68 = 166,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,804.41x = 790,228.68 × 166,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,804.41x = 131,942,429,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,942,429,628.53/526,804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,458.10

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