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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,656.26, 843,984.40 and 168,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,656.26, 843,984.40 and 168,672.26 is: 253,008.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,656.26 : 843,984.40 = 168,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,656.26/843,984.40 = 168,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,656.26x = 843,984.40 × 168,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,656.26x = 142,356,756,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,356,756,152.74/562,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,008.39

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