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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,336.87, 792,530.42 and 168,545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,336.87, 792,530.42 and 168,545.94 is: 252,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,336.87 : 792,530.42 = 168,545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,336.87/792,530.42 = 168,545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,336.87x = 792,530.42 × 168,545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,336.87x = 133,577,784,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,577,784,617.50/528,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,826.92

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