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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,304.38, 928,958.02 and 170,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,304.38, 928,958.02 and 170,031.40 is: 255,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,304.38 : 928,958.02 = 170,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,304.38/928,958.02 = 170,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,304.38x = 928,958.02 × 170,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,304.38x = 157,952,029,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,952,029,934.35/619,304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,047.49

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