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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,973.24, 794,984.46 and 170,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,973.24, 794,984.46 and 170,158.76 is: 255,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,973.24 : 794,984.46 = 170,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,973.24/794,984.46 = 170,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,973.24x = 794,984.46 × 170,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,973.24x = 135,273,569,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,273,569,932.87/529,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,246.04

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