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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,942.67, 790,539.75 and 171,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,942.67, 790,539.75 and 171,957.35 is: 257,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,942.67 : 790,539.75 = 171,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,942.67/790,539.75 = 171,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,942.67x = 790,539.75 × 171,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,942.67x = 135,939,120,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,939,120,479.66/526,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,977.06

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