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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,974.24, 794,985.96 and 170,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,974.24, 794,985.96 and 170,159.76 is: 255,247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,974.24 : 794,985.96 = 170,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,974.24/794,985.96 = 170,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,974.24x = 794,985.96 × 170,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,974.24x = 135,274,620,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,274,620,156.97/529,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,247.54

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