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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,594.68, 821,421.06 and 168,775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,594.68, 821,421.06 and 168,775.62 is: 253,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,594.68 : 821,421.06 = 168,775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,594.68/821,421.06 = 168,775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,594.68x = 821,421.06 × 168,775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,594.68x = 138,635,848,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635,848,682.56/547,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,172.38

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