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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,842.40, 928,264.23 and 169,566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,842.40, 928,264.23 and 169,566.90 is: 254,350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,842.40 : 928,264.23 = 169,566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,842.40/928,264.23 = 169,566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,842.40x = 928,264.23 × 169,566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,842.40x = 157,402,887,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,402,887,861.99/618,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,350.52

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