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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,908.64, 964,427.76 and 169,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,908.64, 964,427.76 and 169,626.72 is: 254,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,908.64 : 964,427.76 = 169,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,908.64/964,427.76 = 169,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,908.64x = 964,427.76 × 169,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,908.64x = 163,592,717,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,592,717,605.75/642,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,457.18

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