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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,946.67, 790,545.76 and 171,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,946.67, 790,545.76 and 171,961.34 is: 257,983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,946.67 : 790,545.76 = 171,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,946.67/790,545.76 = 171,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,946.67x = 790,545.76 × 171,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,946.67x = 135,943,303,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,943,303,838.29/526,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,983.04

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