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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,466.92, 824,318.76 and 170,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,466.92, 824,318.76 and 170,380 is: 255,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,466.92 : 824,318.76 = 170,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,466.92/824,318.76 = 170,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,466.92x = 824,318.76 × 170,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,466.92x = 140,447,430,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,447,430,328.80/549,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,606.71

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