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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,794.18, 929,568.86 and 170,399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,794.18, 929,568.86 and 170,399.16 is: 255,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,794.18 : 929,568.86 = 170,399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,794.18/929,568.86 = 170,399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,794.18x = 929,568.86 × 170,399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,794.18x = 158,397,752,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,397,752,906.16/619,794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,565.09

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