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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,313.38, 928,971.52 and 170,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,313.38, 928,971.52 and 170,040.40 is: 255,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,313.38 : 928,971.52 = 170,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,313.38/928,971.52 = 170,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,313.38x = 928,971.52 × 170,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,313.38x = 157,962,686,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,962,686,101.88/619,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,060.99

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