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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,949.55, 790,506.95 and 171,881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,949.55, 790,506.95 and 171,881.59 is: 257,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,949.55 : 790,506.95 = 171,881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,949.55/790,506.95 = 171,881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,949.55x = 790,506.95 × 171,881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,949.55x = 135,873,591,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,873,591,472.05/526,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,849.34

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