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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,327.21, 859,990.97 and 168,519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,327.21, 859,990.97 and 168,519.49 is: 252,779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,327.21 : 859,990.97 = 168,519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,327.21/859,990.97 = 168,519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,327.21x = 859,990.97 × 168,519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,327.21x = 144,925,237,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,925,237,940.33/573,327.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,779.28

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