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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,284.84, 928,918.48 and 170,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,284.84, 928,918.48 and 170,005.20 is: 255,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,284.84 : 928,918.48 = 170,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,284.84/928,918.48 = 170,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,284.84x = 928,918.48 × 170,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,284.84x = 157,920,971,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,920,971,976.10/619,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,005.39

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