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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,292.39, 928,939.98 and 170,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,292.39, 928,939.98 and 170,019.41 is: 255,029.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,292.39 : 928,939.98 = 170,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,292.39/928,939.98 = 170,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,292.39x = 928,939.98 × 170,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,292.39x = 157,937,822,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,937,822,680.31/619,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,029.49

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